For my last birthday, Dad bought me a pocket-sized Collins English Dictionary. It would only fit in a pocket that had been specially designed.

About This Quote

This quote is actually a reference to the pocket-sized Collins English Dictionary. This book was first published in 1879 by the firm of G. & C. Merriam and was used as a primary reference and dictionary for students and writers. The dictionary was so compact and small that it only fit into a pocket.

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