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Language & Literature

American Heritage Dictionary of IdiomsAccessible to University at Albany users only

Largest collection of idioms and popular phrases available today. Each entry is defined and has an example sentence showing the idiom used in context. Most entries offer an explanation of the idiom's literal meaning or origin and include information about its first appearance in English.

The Penguin Rhyming DictionaryAccessible to University at Albany users only

Contains lists of rhymes for more than 40,000 words. Distinguishes between close rhymes and less exact ones. Offers concise explanations of unusual words.

Chambers Dictionary of EponymsAccessible to University at Albany users only

An eponym is the name of a person after whom something is named, for example Lord Sandwich gave his name to the sandwich. This book tells the stories of nearly one thousand men and women whose names have become part of the English language.

Cliche Finder

Searchable dictionary of cliches maintained by S. Morgan Friedman.

The Devils Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce

The classic sardonic dictionary.

The Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Searchable 1894 edition by E. Cobham Brewer.

Internet Anagram Server

Enter a term and view its anagrams.

The Phrase Finder

Browse or search for English-language phrases; each phrase includes a definition and a note on its origin.

Semantic Rhyming Dictionary

Collection of rhymes from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Law

Law.com Law Dictionary: Real-Life Dictionary of the Law

Searchable dictionary of common legal terms useful for the layperson.

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of LawAccessible to University at Albany users only

Over 10,000 entries explaining the vocabulary used in legal situations. Entries include definitions pronunciations, and frequent supplementary notes. Special sections cover the judicial system, important legal cases and laws, government agencies, and the Constitution of the United States.

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Sign Language

American Sign Language Browser

Animations of thousands of ASL signs from Michigan State University; require the QuickTime player.

A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms

Contains both the text and animated definitions. Animations require the QuickTime plug-in.

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Technology

Net Lingo

Browse terms common to the Internet.

TechEncyclopedia

Thousands of technology terms and concepts from TechWeb.

Webster's New World Computer DictionaryAccessible to University at Albany users only

Definitions for more than 4,750 computer terms.

Hargrave's Communications Dictionary, WileyAccessible to University at Albany users only

Over 10,000 definitions of key phrases. Many definitions incorporate basic tools for problem solving. Real-world examples associated with voice and data communications are also included, as well as terminology

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