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 ... Also 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 R. Ware, W. Innys and J. Richardson, J. Knapton ... [and 12 others], 1775.

Edition

The twenty-first edition.

Subjects

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

Note

Signatures: a-b⁴B-2L⁴Mm&Nn⁴2O-6C⁴.
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Statement of responsibility follows edition statement.

Physical Description

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

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