Charles Onions Talbut

About Charles Talbut Onions

Birth

1873

Death

1965

Charles Talbut Onions was an English grammarian and lexicographer and the fourth editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Charles Talbut Onions was a fundamental figure in 20th-century English lexicography.

Born in Birmingham, he dedicated his life to the deep study of language and grammar.

His most notable work, A Shakespeare glossary, is an essential reference for understanding the playwright.

Throughout his career, he published a total of 39 works focused on philology and syntax.

His legacy remains an indispensable pillar for scholars of the English language.