Compact Oxford English Dictionary And Thesaurus Book Set (Hb)

The Compact Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus form an indispensable desk reference set for any library. They distil the essential entries from the full Oxford reference works, acknowledged as the standard works for the English-speaking world. The dictionary contains over 145,000 words, phrases and definitions, while the thesaurus features more than 333,000 alternative and opposite words. Bound exclusively for The Folio Society in dark blue bonded leather and blocked in gold. Derived from the latest edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, this edition shows English as it is actually used throughout the English-speaking world.