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how to use the dictionary extension in add-ons to define words

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I/m using FF3.6.12 opened extensions installed british/english dictionary but how do i use it look up words or there meaning do ineed the google one for FF also have winxp home edition OS

I/m using FF3.6.12 opened extensions installed british/english dictionary but how do i use it look up words or there meaning do ineed the google one for FF also have winxp home edition OS

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Install a search engine for the online dictionary of your choice.
http://mycroft.mozdev.org/search-engines.html?name=dictionary

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The addon dictionaries are for the spell-check feature in Firefox. Those aren't like conventional dictionaries used to define what a word means.

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well are there any Ican install on my toolbar to refer to & define words would the google one be O.K

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Install a search engine for the online dictionary of your choice.
http://mycroft.mozdev.org/search-engines.html?name=dictionary

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O.K.installed websters tryed a"synonyms" but it wanted me to install java scrypt before it would work I/ve seen dictionary's in the toolbar on other machines, but this in the search engine will do until i find out how to get the type Iwant