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The Madman Who Collaborated on the Oxford English Dictionary
While the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is one of the most respected and revered dictionaries in the world, few people know the story of the madman, Dr. William Chester Minor, who submitted more than 10,000 entries to the Oxford English Dictionary, and the professor turned OED editor, James Murray, who accepted them.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
The Oxford English Dictionary is considered by many to be the original English dictionary. The Oxford Dictionary, also known as the OED, originally was published in 125 parts, and a third edition is currently being prepared.