A dictionary of names, places and titles, offering a selective guide to the names, titles and nicknames of Western culture, both ancient and modern.

New edition! A handy, reliable, and authoritative dictionary of words most frequently used in Englis. More than 75,000 definitions, 2,000 new word entries, and

More than 100,000 definitions with 1,000 illustrations. 28,000 examples of word usage. Extensive Geographical Names and Biographical Names sections.

A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries expl