An universal etymological English dictionary
comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue ... And also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... Together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases used in our ancient statutes, charters, writs ... and the etymology, and interpretation of the proper names of men, women, and remarkable places in Great-Britain ... To which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs ...
The eighth edition, with considerable improvements.
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Author
Publication
1737 - Printed for D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, J. Pemberton ... [and 8 others, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
236,000 words, Guess
Page Count
944 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL58518082M
- OCLC Control Number1840554
Classifications
- LCCPE1620 .B3 1737
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