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> Printed dictionaries had one advantage that hasn't been superseded by the web: They didn't try to deliberately give false information. I've noticed that some
by JadeNB 8y ago
> Printed dictionaries had one advantage that hasn't been superseded by the web: They didn't try to deliberately give false information. I've noticed that some dictionary sites give entries for words that are spelt incorrectly. And I don't mean British vs American spelling or words whose spelling is in flux. I mean flat out wrong. I presume the do this to get more hits.
They did it, for the same reason, or at least to prevent copiers stealing their customers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_entry .