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 == Definition of Terms  ==
-In the course of your research you will find new words with which you are not familiar. Use dictionaries to learn their meanings.
+It's important to start learning the definitions of new words, since the exercise will aid you in getting more involved in your research. Today you may be unsure about the definition of 'christening' or 'census,' but later your list may include words like 'heritor', 'reeve', and 'gaol'. Learning these new terms can be like learning a new language. <br>
+Use dictionaries to learn their meanings. <br>
 *''The Oxford&nbsp;English Dictionary'' is a very&nbsp;complete dictionary that includes&nbsp;unusual and country-specific terms.&nbsp;
 *''The Local Historian's Encyclopedia ''defines historical terms in relation to land, occupation, transportation, etc.
 *''The Dictionary of Genealogy ''shows the genealogical usage for many terms, with the emphasis toward ecclesiastical matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;
-Other reference sources are mentioned in the&nbsp;Read More section&nbsp;below. You may find that two books are similar, but slightly different in their context. All of these dictionaries are available at the [https://familysearch.org/search/#form=catalog Family History Library] and may be available at other libraries near you.
-It's important to start learning the definitions of new words, since the exercise will aid you in getting more involved in your research. Today you may be unsure about the definition of 'christening' or 'census,' but later your list may include words like 'heritor', 'reeve', and 'gaol'. Learning these new terms can be like learning a new language.
 For more information, go to the [[Scotland Glossary of Genealogical Terms|Glossary of Terms]].