Finding Background Information

The online bilingual dictionaries include words and phrases available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic. Features include audible pronunciation, grammatical notes, and guides to cultural events of each country.

Coverage: 2nd and New Editions
The OED describes English as it is today, but also records the history and development of the language through descriptive techniques and quotations. Funded by the Maryland Digital Library (MDL).