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Lesson 11 But What’s a Dictionary For? Page  2 Outline Background Information Cultural Point Theme Conclusion Background Information 1828 1840,second eidition, failure, copyright sold to Merriam 1961,third edition, 2752pages, 460,000 entries, 200,000 usage examples, 3000 pictorial illustrations and more than 1000 synonyms. Theme A dictionary only when he can fully and accurately describe the reality of the use of vocabulary considered good dictionary. By reference to a large number of facts, the authors point out the Webster’s Third New International Dictionary is in line with the times, to meet the needs of the people dictionary. Page  6 Many rhetorical devices Metonymy Synecdoche Transferred epithet websters third new international dictionary The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available! Over 476,000 entries, including an expanded and updated Addenda Section of new words and meanings. Also includes a complimentary one-year subscription to the new Merriam-Webster Unabridged Web site. Merriam Webster Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is Americas foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Websters Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – Americas best-selling desk dictionary – and Websters Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Websters magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised editions of the work. Since that time, Merriam-Webster editors have carried forward Noah Websters work, creating some of the most widely used and respected dictionaries and reference books in the world Atlantic Monthly is one of Americas most respected magazine, the magazine about theliterature, pol