Creation of the Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary, based on the letter A as a calculation, was published with the help of six assistants. The project aimed to be completed within 12 years but faced challenges in pacing and required acceleration from 1888 onwards. Notable editors like Henry Bradley and Murray played key roles in editing various sections.
Progression Towards Completion The first volume containing words from 'and' to 'baton' was published when Marie and his staff moved to Oxford in 1885. Over time, more editors joined such as William Alexander Craig and Charles Talbot Onions for faster progress despite setbacks due to disasters like World War I deaths.