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James Murray and the Paper‑Based Dictionary That Shaped Modern English
Episode 152
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Description
Explore how 19th‑century lexicographer James Murray built the Oxford English Dictionary using a network of paper slips, community contributions, and meticulous sorting. The episode reveals the human logistics that laid the groundwork for today’s digital reference tools.
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