Reminds me a bit of Slate's Lexicon Valley in their episode about Webster's Third (edition dictionary). It was to be the end of to end all as far as knowledgabl

Reminds me a bit of Slate's Lexicon Valley in their episode about Webster's Third (edition dictionary). It was to be the end of to end all as far as knowledgable authority goes. Want to know anything? Consult your trusty dictionary! http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/lexicon_valley/2012/03/lexicon_valley_webster_s_third_the_most_controversial_dictionary_ever_published_.html http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/lexicon_valley/2012/0... edit: I believe it was Webster's Second that was supposed to be the 'cream of the crop'. This is discussed in the podcast.