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How do I follow cross-references?What is a cross-reference?A cross-reference is a link from one dictionary entry to another for purposes of comparison or explanation. Cross-reference links are displayed in blue small capitals. Following cross-referencesClick on the cross-reference to follow the hyperlink. If there are several possible links for a cross-reference, you are given a results list from which you can select the desired match. ExampleOpen the entry crooked. Move to sense 5 (either by scrolling through the text or by using the map) and click on the cross-reference to avocet. More on viewing entries |
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