Penguin Concise English DictionaryCompiled by leading British lexicographers, Penguin Concise English Dictionary should prove useful at home and in the office. It offers comprehensive coverage of the English language and contains a variety of features, including usage notes and essays on the history of words such as "hypochondria" and "sideburns". The dictionary covers not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, and jargon.