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No more convincing proof of the extent to which the English language has been enriched as a result of the wonderful activity in scientific circles during recent years could be found than this new edition of the world-renowned “Webster,” The supplement, which distinguishes this from the last edition of the dictionary, is largely composed of scientific terms and technical expressions which have come into existence during the last decade. It is only necessary to glance down a list of the names of the men of science who have assisted Dr. Harris in the preparation of this substantial addendum to satisfy oneself that the definitions will prove clear, accurate and complete. Repeated tests have shown that such anticipations are well founded, a conclusion that will not seem surprising when it is stated that among the assistants on whose services the Editor-in-Chief has been able to rely are such scientific experts as Prof. E. S. Dana, Prof. G. K. Gilbert, Dr. E. S. Holden, Dr. T. C. Mendenhall, Prof. E. L. Nichols, Prof. I. Remsen, Prof. A. E. Verrill, Prof. L. F. Ward, and many others of equal authority. The dictionary will continue to merit the confidence with which it has long been regarded.
Webster's International Dictionary of the English Language. To which is now added a Supplement of 25,000 Words and Phrases.
Edited by W. T. Harris, Editor-in-Chief. (London: George Bell and Sons.) Price 2 guineas net.
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Webster's International Dictionary of the English Language To which is now added a Supplement of 25,000 Words and Phrases . Nature 66, 222 (1902). https://doi.org/10.1038/066222a0
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