dictionary
The origin and history of dictionary.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin dictionarium, built on Latin dictio ("a speaking, a word") plus -arium, meaning "a place for."
The origin and history of dictionary.
From Medieval Latin dictionarium, built on Latin dictio ("a speaking, a word") plus -arium, meaning "a place for."
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