New American Webster Handy College Dictionary, 4th Edition (NewlyRevised) [Mass Market Paperback]

Philip D. Morehead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0451219058 | ISBN-13: 978-0451219053 | Edition: 4

• Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage
• Pronunciation key on each page
• Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms
• Special notes on word origins
• World gazetteer

PLUS

• Tables of weights and measurements
• Languages and language families
• Tables of signs and symbols
• Forms of address
• Comprehensive listing of abbreviations

…AND MORE!

 

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About the Author

Philip Morehead is Head of Music Staff for Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is the son of the late Albert H. Morehead, lexicographer and games expert, the original co-editor of this book, who was Bridge Editor of the New York Times for over 25 years and the editor of many books on games. He is editor of The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary and The New American Rogets College Thesaurus and is author of The New American International Dictionary of Music. He lives in Chicago with his wife Patricia, oboist and composer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Signet; 4 edition (July 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451219058
• ISBN-13: 978-0451219053
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > English
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this if you're looking for definitions, April 27, 2007

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Barbara L. Pinzka "Book Friend" (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New American Webster Handy College Dictionary, 4th Edition (NewlyRevised) (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought this as a handy way to look up words I was unfamiliar with (BA English Lit) as I read. As I read a popular newsmagazine, a popular British murder mystery and watched a popular TV comedy, I looked up about a dozen words. Only about a third were listed, and a few of those had incomplete or erroneous definitions. VERY disappointing.

I guess this could help you spell.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not truly College level, February 12, 2009

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K. E. Wilson (L.A. Co, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New American Webster Handy College Dictionary, 4th Edition (NewlyRevised) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have a BA in History, but that doesn't mean I don't come across words I don't know. I wanted a handy, AUTHORITATIVE book for the nightstand for those odd words that come up in history texts (and, yes, novels). "Strake" is a good example (thank you Bernard Cornwell). That word is not in this book. Neither is the "F" word - ironically, the true touchstone of collegiate work. This book is good for the High School level, but would flunk for any college level. Sad, because Webster's hardcover collegiate is one of the best.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Webster's New World College Dictionary (fourth edition), September 5, 2008

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Linda J. Arnold (Centerville, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New American Webster Handy College Dictionary, 4th Edition (NewlyRevised) (Mass Market Paperback)

Excellent dictionary that isn't too big or heavy to carry. Print is easy to read without a magnifier. A great all-around dictionary for anyone!