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), -1742

Language(s)

English

Published

London: : Printed for R. Ware, W. Innys and J. Richardson, J. and P. Knapton ... [and 10 others], 1753.

Edition

The fifteenth edition, with considerable improvements.

Subjects

Proverbs
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
Names, Geographical > Names, Geographical / Great Britain
Dictionaries

Note

Advertisements: p. [944].
Signatures: A⁴a⁴B-2L⁴Mm&Nn⁴2O-6C⁴.
Statement of responsibility follows edition statement.

Physical Description

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

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