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 ... /
By N. Bailey ...

Description

Main Author

Bailey, N. (Nathan), d. 1742.

Language(s)

English

Published

London: : Printed for J. Buckland, J. Beecroft, W. Strahan, J. Hinton ... [and 30 others], 1773.

Edition

The three and twentieth edition, with considerable improvements.

Subjects

Proverbs.
Names, Geographical > Names, Geographical / Great Britain.
Names, Personal > Names, Personal / Great Britain > Names, Personal / Great Britain / Dictionaries.
English language > English language / 18th century > English language / 18th century / Dictionaries.
English language > English language / Dictionaries.

Note

Signatures: A⁴a⁴B-5X⁴.
Statement of responsibility follows edition statement.

Physical Description

[912] p. ; 22 cm. (8vo in 4s)

Locate a Print Version

Find in a library

Viewability