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 ... /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for J. and J. Knapton, D. Midwinter and A. Ward, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, F. Fayram, J. Osborn and T. Longman, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, F. Clay, J. Batley, and R. Hett,
M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]
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| Edition: | The fifth edition, with considerable improvements. |
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| Item Description: | Statement of responsibility follows edition statement. Signatures: A⁴a⁴B-2L⁴Mm & Nn⁴20-6C⁴. In two columns. |
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| Physical Description: | [944] pages ; 20 cm (8vo in 4s) |