2. Searching the OED

Type a word or phrase in the ‘Quick search’ box…Type a word or phrase in the ‘Quick search’ box…

Type a word or phrase in the ‘Quick search’ box…Type a word or phrase in the ‘Quick search’ box…

The results list all the dictionary entries that match your search term…The results list all the dictionary entries that match your search term…

…and links to every occurrence of the term in OED definitions, quotations, etc.…and links to every occurrence of the term in OED definitions, quotations, etc.

Click a result to view the full entry... Click a result to view the full entry...

Use ‘Advanced Search’ to examine the full content of the OED…Use ‘Advanced Search’ to examine the full content of the OED…

…search by entries, senses, or quotations……search by entries, senses, or quotations…

…search for words and phrases anywhere in the OED text……search for words and phrases anywhere in the OED text…

…or use filters to study particular periods, subject areas, etc. …or use filters to study particular periods, subject areas, etc.

A results set can be refined by subject, date, etc…A results set can be refined by subject, date, etc…

…or you can view your results as a timeline.…or you can view your results as a timeline.

A results set can be refined by subject, date, etc…A results set can be refined by subject, date, etc…

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