Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary Use the link below to access the Oxford English Dictionary website - the very last word on the English language!

The Oxford English Dictionary (opens in a new window) website contains the meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words.

To access this site:

  • click on the link
  • click on 'Sign in'
  • enter the letters DCC in capitals and then your library number immediately after into the box labelled  'Library card login'
  • click 'Go'.

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