[Lexicog] Inclusion policies for phrases in well-known dictionaries

[Andrew Dunbar]

I consider myself an amateur lexicographer. I have been a contributor
on the English Wiktionary for a couple of years. I have a couple of
questions to ask of some professionals in the field.

1. Are there any textbooks you could recommend for the amateur
lexicographer to learn more about it short of doing a course.

2. Wiktionary is currently including more and more phrases whose
meanings are transparent and which are not in any print dictionary. It
is becoming an issue. Some phrases which have been given definitions
at some point are: "Egyptian pyramid", "fictional character", "file
sharing", "item of furniture", "leaf storm", "radioactive material",
and "unauthorized copy". After debate, only a couple have been
removed. Since none of our contributors have any training in
lexicography, I am keenly interested in knowing how qualified people
draw the line between phrases to include in a dictionary and phrases
not to include.

3. Can anybody guide me to any place where I can find the inclusion
policies for any of the well-known dictionaries in any language?

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Andrew Dunbar (hippietrail)

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http://en.wiktionary.org


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