This version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, is burgundy leather-look, and thumb-notched. For this new edition, America’s largest staff of lexicographers made more than 100,000 changes and added more than 10,000 new words and senses, such as 'convergence', 'Frankenfood', 'phat', 'psyops', and 'vermiculture'. The Eleventh Edition, with over 225,000 definitions, also features more than 40,000 usage examples — more than ever before — which clarify confused or disputed terms. Additionally, thousands of phrases and idioms help distinguish vocabulary for language learners. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, An Essay on the English Language, and Signs and Symbols. Over 55 million copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary have been sold, spanning a time period of over 100 years. Includes an electronic version of the dictionary and a free one-year online subscription.

These caustic aphorisms, collected in The Devil's Dictionary, helped earn Ambrose Bierce the epithets Bitter Bierce, the Devil's Lexicographer, and the Wickedest Man in San Francisco. First published as The Cynic's Word Book (1906) and later reissued under its preferred name in 1911, Bierce's notorious collection of barbed definitions forcibly contradicts Samuel Johnson's earlier definition of a lexicographer as a harmless drudge. There was nothing harmless about Ambrose Bierce, and the words he shaped into verbal pitchforks a century ago--with or without the devil's help--can still draw blood today.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 Excerpt: ... I. Furrow, make furrows in. 2. Fortify with intrenchments. Intrenchment, n. I. Intrenching. 2. Fortification (hy trenches and parapet), earthwork. 3. Defence, protection, shelter. 4. Encroachment, inroad, invasion (of rights) Intrench on. Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, trench upon, intrench upon. Intrench upon. See Internci T On. INTREPID 238 INVENTIVE Intrepid, a. Bold, fearless, dauntless, undaunted, undismayed, im terrified, unappalled, unawed, brave, courageous, valorous, valiant, heroic, gallant, daring, doughty. Intrepidity, n. Boldness, fearlessness, dauntless-ness, bravery, courage, valor, prowess, gallantry, spirit, heroism, daring, contempt of danger. Intricacy, n. Perplexity, complexity, complication, entanglement, involution, obscurity, difficulty, intricateness. Intricate, a. Entangled, complicated, involved, perplexed, obscure, mazy, difficult. Intricateness, n. See Inteicacy. Intrigue, n. I. Plot, conspiracy, cabal, machination, stratagem, manoenvre, wile, finesse, ruse. 2. Amour, love affair, liaison, illicit intimacy. 3. Gallantry, libertinism. Intrigue, v. n, I. Manœuvre, form plots. 2. Carry on an amour or amours. Intriguing, a. Cunning, crafty, artful, sly, wily, subtle, insidious, designing, arch, deceitful, trickish, tricky, crooked, diplomatic, politic, foxy, snaky, Machiavelian. Intrinsic, I a. I. Inherent, internal, inward, Intrinsical, J inborn, inbred, native, natural, ingrained, not extriusic. 2. Real, genuine, true, essential. Intrinsically, ad. I. Naturally, inherently, in the nature of things, in the nature of the case, in the grain. 2. Really, truly, essentially. Introduce, v. a. I. Conduct, lead in, bring in, usher in. 2. Present, make acquainted. 3. Bring into notice, bring before the public, bring into use. 4....

With more than 1,000,000 answers, this volume contains more than twice as many answers as any other crossword dictionary. More important, it is the first crossword dictionary ever to comprehensively cover the clues and answers that actually appear in today's most popular crosswords, including contemporary slang, phrases, and brand names. Meticulously compiled by two crossword professionals with a combined thirty years in the field, and based on a massive analysis of current crosswords, there has never been a crossword dictionary with the breadth, depth, and currency of this one. From Jim Carrey to Sister Carrie, Homer Simpson to Homer's Iliad, the wide-ranging entries include 500,000+ synonyms, 3,000+ literary works, 5,000+ films, 20,000+ famous people from all fields, and more than 100,000 fill-in-the-blank clues so popular in today's crosswords. Featuring an introduction by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, The Million Word Crossword Dictionary makes every other crossword dictionary obsolete.

Two essential language references integrated into one handy trade paperback volume. • Nearly 60,000 alphabetical dictionary entries. • More than 13,000 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym lists. • Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases • Based on the best-selling Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

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