Shorter Oxford English Dictionary

Shorter Oxford English Dictionary

TANAKA Akio 
                                       
THE SHORTER OXFORD DICTIONARY THIRD EDITION REVISED WITH AGENDA, 1956 is the most precious dictionary for me, that I bought at a old book shop in Shibuya, Tokyo when I attended a conference held at the city. 

I am very satisfied with all the styles of this dictionary.
Hard solid dark blue cover, soft quarter-bound in leather, easy consulting quality of paper and more than anything else, its finest typology.

When every time on meeting with unknown or interesting word, I consult this dictionary, especially for etymology or first appearance.l Toddy for the daily-used word, bandanna, that I usually use at the working time for refreshing the spirit at joiner working. 

Now I am making a little storehouse for storing garden goods of wife and me.
According to the dictionary, bandanna is derived from Hind. bundhnu, first appeared in 1752.

Oh my style of working may be succeeded over 250 years.
At least I will become a fine joiner knowing the history of the word.

Tokyo
20 October 2012
17 September 2019 Text revised
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