"The Germanic languages represent a large, typologically diverse, and socio-linguistically rich branch of the Indo-European family, one that merits deep and analytical exploration. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Germanic Linguistics offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of research across this sub-family, encompassing both widely studied languages-such as English, German, and Dutch-and lesser-known ones like Faroese, Frisian, and Luxembourgish, which have traditionally received less scholarly attention. The articles in this volume adopt a comparative and typological lens, highlighting both shared features across the Germanic languages and unique characteristics of individual varieties. Under the editorial leadership of Sebastian Kürschner and Antje Dammel, an international team of ninety scholars explores a wide range of topics, including variationist and sociolinguistic perspectives, and the impact of language contact throughout the history of the Germanic languages. In addition to examining how research traditions have shaped linguistic descriptions, the Encyclopedia also examines the reciprocal influence of Germanic languages on theoretical frameworks and scholarly methodologies. It offers a forward-looking perspective by including contributions on underexplored areas, such as pragmatics and sign languages, from a comparative standpoint. These articles aim to identify emerging lines of inquiry and help chart a path for future research in the field, making it an invaluable resource to researchers at all career stages, as well as advanced students of Germanic linguistics and those working in broader linguistic fields. As a result, this volume offers authoritative, state-of-the-art insights into the study of Germanic languages"-- Provided by publisher.