Oxford English Dictionary

Why use the Oxford English Dictionary?

The OED is one of the many databases FAU libraries offers to faculty and students. It is a unique resource tracking the complete history of the English Language. It offers researchers studying language, literature, or related fields:

· The history of words, sometimes as far back as the 11th century.

· A wide range of resources including virtual educational events, video guides, and interactive quizzes.

· Browse by subject, language of origin, region, usage, date, and word type. For more information about how to get started click here.