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First Published in 1924. In 2003 and 2004 best-selling product according to PalmSource.

This is a Palm OS reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established pocket English dictionary by Oxford University Press. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities.

Key features of Pocket Oxford English Dictionary and MSDict 7:

• Up-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English

• Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line

• Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usage

• In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects

• Pronunciation feature for any word that might cause difficulty

• Greater clarity into etymologies

• Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation

• Support for MMC, memory stick, and SD memory cards

• Stylish user interface with several split screen view modes

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