Specialty Dictionaries
Not even a native speaker knows all the words of his own language. Technical vocabulary is used only by specialists and so is not generally known by non-specialists. Here you will find dictionaries and glossaries of specialized words in the English language.
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History Dictionaries
- The Britannia Lexicon of Medieval History
- Castle Terminology
- Encyclopedia of Marxism (glossaries)
- Encyclopedia of Women's History
- Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898)
- Glossary of the Natural History of Nova Scotia
- Glossary of Medieval Towns
- A List of Medieval Legal Terms
- Middle English: Search of U. of Virginia Collections
- See also Shakespeare
Horology Dictionaries
- A Brief List of Watch Terms
- Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH; Watch Glossary
- Watch Collector's Glossary
Humor Dictionaries
- Buzzwhack Buzzword Dictionary
- Cat Dictionary
- The Dialectizer
- Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary
- The Devil's Dictionary
- The Devil's Dictionary (Erik M. Francis)
- The Devil's Dictionary (Denys Duchier)
- The Devil's Dictionary
- The Devil's Dictionary
- The Devil's Environmental Dictionary
- The Foolish Dictionary
- A Glossary of Quaint Southernisms
- The Unofficial Smiley List
- The Really Really Unofficial Smiley List
- A Short Dictionary of Construction Terms
Hunting Dictionaries
Idiom Dictionaries
- Comenius Glossary of Idioms
- The Idiom Connection
- Short Idiom List
- English Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
- GoEnglish Idioms from A to Z
- Idiomsite Idioms and Sayings
Insurance (Assurance) Dictionaries
- Insurance Dictionary
- Commercial Insurance Glossary
- Glossary of General Insurance Terms
- Glossary of Legal Insurance Terms
- Glossary of Insurance and Financial Terms
- Glossary of Liability Insurance Terms
- Glossary of Insurance Terms
- Homeowners Insurance Glossary
- Lloyd's List of Insurance Terms
- David G. Sayles Dictionary of Insurance Terms (currently down for repairs)
Internet Dictionaries
- Chat Room Abbreviations and Acronyms
- International Domain Names
- Emoticons Explained
- Lingo2Word: Emoticon Translator
- Computer Network Glossary
- Education World Internet Glossary
- Glossary of Internet Terms
- Glossary of Linked IT Terms
- Netdictionary: Guide to terms related to the Internet
- ILC Glossary of Internet Terms
- Netlingo Internet Language Dictionary
- Search Engine Terms
- Technology Glossary plus index of others
- Tech Encyclopedia (over 10,000 technology terms and definitions)
- Telecom Library (Telecommunications Glossary)
- Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems
- Virus Glossary
- What?is.com: Internet, web design, file formats, and more
- PC Webopædia Personal Computer Dictionary
- See also Computing
- See also Multilingual Dictionaries
Investment Dictionaries
- Glossary of Financial Risk Management
- A Quadralingual Glossary on Derivative Instruments (English, French, German, Italian)
- Glossary of Futures Terminology (Chicago Board of Trade)
- Glossary of Stock Investing Terms
- Investopedia
- Investor Words: On-line Glossary of Investment Terminology
- Investor's Dictionary
- The Traders' Glossary© of technical terms and topics
Jewelry Dictionaries
- All About Jewels • Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry
- Glossary of Antique and Estate Jewelry
- Glossary of Diamonds
- Glossary of Jewelers' Terms
- Glossary of Jewelry
- Glossary of Jewelry-Related Terms
- Glossary of Jewelry Terms
- Historical Glossary of Jewelry
- Illustrated Glossary of Jewelry
- Illustrated Jewelry Glossary
- Jewelry Center Glossary
- Jewelry Glossary
Labor Relations Dictionaries
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles
- Dictionary of Occupations
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles
- Glossary of Federal Sector Labor-Management Relations Terms
- An Idler's Glossary
- Labor-Management Relations Glossary
- List of Bargaining Terms
- Labor and Legal Terminology
- Labor Relations Glossary (ACSS)
- A Short List of Labor Relation Terms
Law (Legal) Dictionaries
Law Enforcement Dictionaries
Leather Dictionaries
- Footwear Glossary
- Glossary of Leather (Great Britain)
- Glossary of the History of Shoemaking
- See also Multilingual Dictionaries
- Leather Glossary
Library Dictionaries
- Glossary of Library Terms
- The Library of Congress alpha-3 language codes for the representation of names of languages
Linguistics Dictionaries
- Dictionary of English Usage
- Dictionary of Phonasthemes
- A Glossary of Translation and Interpreting Terminology
- IPA symbols with downloadable recordings
- Lexicon of Linguistics (the latest English theoretical terminology)
- Linguistic Glossary (Summer Institute of Linguistics)
Literature Dictionaries
- Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by E. Cobham Brewer (1894)
- Dictionary of Symbolism
- A (William) Faulkner Glossary of Persons, Places, and Things in his Work
- English to Elvish Dictionary
- Glossary of the Greco-Roman World
- A List of Literary Terms
- See also Shakespeare
Magic and Sorcery Dictionaries
- Harry Potter Glossary
- The Magician's Magic Shop Magic Glossary
- Magic or Madness Trilogy Glossary
- Witchcraft Terms
- Reclaiming: Witchcraft Glossary
- Bewitching Ways' Wiccan Glossary
Marketing Dictionaries
- Branding, Marketing and Packaging Glossary
- Monash University Marketing Dictionary
- List of Marketing Terms
- Online Marketing Dictionary
- See also Multilingual Dictionaries
Mathematics Dictionaries
- Glossary of Mathematics
- Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms
- LogisticsWorld Logistics Glossary
- Mathematical Programming Glossary
- Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Words
- Math Online Labs Math Glossary
- See also Mathematics
- See also Multilingual Dictionaries
Measure Dictionaries
- Measurement Converters
- Dictionary of Measures and Units
- Dictionary of Units of Measurement
- Interactive Guide to Strain Gage Technology
Media Dictionaries
Metallurgy Dictionaries
- Glossary of Metal Terminology
- Glossary of Steel Terms and Concepts
- Glossary of Terms used in the Silver Trade
- Infomine Mining Dictionary
- List of Metallurgical Terms
- The Principal Metals Searchable Glossary (1,000+ terms)
- US Steel List of Sheet Products
Meteorology Dictionaries
- Hopkins Glossary of Weather Terms
- WashingtonPost.com Weather Glossary
- AMS Glossary
- Glossary of Meteorological Terms in English and Russian
- Weather Glossary
- See also Geology
Military Dictionaries
- Army Military Technology Glossary
- DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
- DANFS Online: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
- U.S. Government and Military Acronyms
- Space and Electronic Warfare Lexicon
- World War II German-English Military Glossary
Mining Dictionaries
- Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
- Dictionary of Mining, Mineral and Related Terms
- Mining Glossary
- InsideMetals Glossary of Mining Terms and Definitions
- Reed Gold Mine Glossary of Mining Terminology
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