Download or read book The Penguin English Dictionary written by and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, this dictionary is accessible yet authoritative. It offers clear, detailed definitions with particular emphasis on difficult meanings, and there are usage notes, explanations of key concepts and word histories. The entries cover technical and specialist vocabulary, slang and the most up-to-date jargon and buzzwords.