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“Heavy, Adj. 1 and N.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, 2020, www.oed.com/view/Entry/85246?rskey=aIe8OM&result=1.

In the text of your work, provide a parenthetical citation that includes the term and the definition number: "Text of quotation" (“Heavy,” def. A.18).

“Love, N.1.” Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford UP, 2020, www.oed.com/view/Entry/110566?rskey=1cl4lp&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid

In the text of your work, provide a parenthetical citation that includes the term and the definition number: "Text of quotation" (“Love,” def. N.1).