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Did you know? A lexicographer is a dictionary-maker. Samuel Johnson made the first major English dictionary in 1755 (43,000 words) — alone, without a team, in 9 years. The Oxford English Dictionary (first edition 1928) was made by 2,000 volunteers + editors — took 50 years.

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A lexicographer is a dictionary-maker. Samuel Johnson made the first major English dictionary in 1755 (43,000 words) — alone, without a team, in 9 years. The Oxford English Dictionary (first edition 1928) was made by 2,000 volunteers + editors — took 50 years.

Een lexicograaf is een woordenboek-maker. Samuel Johnson maakte in 1755 het eerste grote Engelse woordenboek (43.000 woorden) — alleen, zonder team, in 9 jaar. De Oxford English Dictionary (eerste editie 1928) werd door 2.000 vrijwilligers + redacteuren gemaakt — duurde 50 jaar.

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