History: February 1 (#2)

February 1, 1884 The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.

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On February 1, in the year 1884: The first volume (A to A nt) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is the principal historical dictionary of the English language, published by Oxford University Press (OUP), a University of Oxford publishing house.

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Why February 1, 1884 matters: The first volume (A t o Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: February 1, 1884 The 19th century transformed da ily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education. The event on this day: The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_English_Dictionary (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)