The World's Worst Dictionary

Authors

Christopher McManus

Abstract

From any standard dictionary, we minimally expect the complete inclusion of basic words, consistency in choice of further entries, and evidence of general care in proofreading. To appreciate these qualities' importance, consider a small dictionary notable for their prodigious absence. I refer to Webster's Dictionary of the English Language: Handy School and Office Edition (HSOE). My copy is a red paperback volume, a revised edition published in 1979 by Book-Craft Guild, Inc., New York. A nearly-identical hardback edition bears a 1976 publishing date.

Recommended Citation

McManus, Christopher (1995) "The World's Worst Dictionary," Word Ways: Vol. 28 : Iss. 1 , Article 4.
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