The new world of words, or, A general English dictionary : containing the proper significations and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Dutch, Saxon &c. useful for the adornment of our English tongue ; together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts and sciences ... to which are added, the significations of proper names, derived from the ancient or modern tongues ; as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history ; deduced from the names of persons eminent in either ; and likewise the geographical descriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world ; especially of these three nations, wherein their chiefest antiquities, battles, and other most memorable passages are mentioned: not omitting all other subjects that are useful, and appertain to advance our English language /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696?
Format: Book
Language:English
Edition:The fourth edition.
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