Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles Archives - The Editors' Weekly

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A New Canadian Dictionary

February 29, 2024 by John Chew | 1 Comment on A New Canadian Dictionary

The Canadian English Dictionary (CED) project took a major step forward this month with the finalization of a partnership agreement for licensing a base dictionary. And with that, we are firmly on the path towards having a national dictionary again. The need for a new dictionary In the 20 years since The Canadian Oxford Dictionary, […]

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The Story of Canadian English

November 21, 2017 by Frances Peck | 8 Comments on The Story of Canadian English

For those of us still grieving the defunct Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the release of the second edition of A Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles, on March 17 this year, lent some comfort. First published in 1967 to coincide with Canada’s centennial, the DCHP not only gives spellings and definitions but also tracks (and sometimes […]

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