: Work began in 1857, driven by the Philological Society of London to create a more comprehensive record than any existing dictionary. 2. The "Historical Principles" Methodology
The Living Record: How the Oxford English Dictionary Tracks Language Evolution Beyond Definitions: The Historical Principles of the OED oxford english dictionary
: It describes how people actually use language rather than telling them how they should use it. : Work began in 1857, driven by the
: The OED is the primary historical record of the English language. : Work began in 1857
From Slips to Digital: The 150-Year Journey of the World’s Greatest Dictionary 1. Introduction: The Authority of English