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Subject:Re: Grammar Guides, Dictionaries, etc. From:"Linda K. Sherman" <linsherm -at- CONCENTRIC -dot- NET> Date:Tue, 17 Feb 1998 20:29:18 -0500
Dick Margulis wrote:
>
> American Heritage Dictionary
>
> Get one copy of the desk edition and then get a college edition for
> everyone. One of my avocations is collecting and critquing dictionaries
> and I strongly recommend this one over Merriam-Webster for your
> purposes.
Since I use Merriam-Webster (no particular reason--it was on sale when I
bought it), I'd be interested in a little more detail on why you think
the AHD is better. Thanks.
L.
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Linda K. Sherman <linsherm -at- concentric -dot- net>
Lintech Systems, Inc.
Programming and technical communications consultants
Specializing in computer telephony systems
4745 Grand Blvd. - New Port Richey, FL 34652 USA
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