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 us'd 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 fifth edition, with considerable improvements.
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Author
Publication
1731 - Printed for J. and J. Knapton, D. Midwinter and A. Ward, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch ... [and 7 others, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
236,000 words, Guess
Page Count
944 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL58519266M
- OCLC Control Number3115951
Classifications
- LCCPE1620 .B3 1731
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