The original issue of Oxford English Dictionary was issued under the title-

The Correct answer is New English Dictionary on Historical Principles.

Key Points

• The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), published by Oxford University Press (OUP), is the primary historical dictionary of the English language.
• First published in 1884, it tracks the evolution of English and serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and researchers, detailing the global variations of the language.
• Work on the dictionary began in 1857, but the first edition wasn’t released until 1884, initially titled A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles and published in unbound fascicles.
• In 1895, the title Oxford English Dictionary was used unofficially, and by 1928, the dictionary was republished in 10 volumes.
• In 1933, the full title was officially adopted.
• Over the years, numerous supplements were added, with the second edition published in 1989, spanning 20 volumes.
• Since 2000, a third edition has been in progress, with approximately half of it completed by 2018.