James Murray

James Murray is a notable British mathematician and linguist, best known for his role as the principal editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). He dedicated much of his life to compiling and organizing the vast number of English words and their meanings, significantly contributing to lexicography—the art and science of dictionary-making. Murray’s work on the OED began in the late 19th century, and he was praised for his meticulous research and commitment to documenting the evolution of the English language, helping to establish a comprehensive linguistic resource that remains influential today.