An Universal Etymological English Dictionary; comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. The seventh edition, with considerable improvements.

BAILEY, Nathaniel.

Editore: Printed for J. J. & P. Knapton, D. Midwinter,. 1735, 1735

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[954]pp, 1p. initial & following ads. 8vo. A little spotted, sl. worming to upper margin affecting the odd word between I4 to P2. Handsomely rebound in quarter speckled calf, raised bands, red morocco label, marbled boards, vellum tips. Alston V 100; ESTC T141548. First published in 1721, Bailey's dictionary was the lexicon of choice in the eighteenth century, running to 30 editions by 1802. A successor to John Kersey's lexicography, Bailey continued the movement away from 'hard words' and towards a more extensive coverage of the English language inclusive of more common words. Codice articolo 83029

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Titolo: An Universal Etymological English Dictionary...

Casa editrice: Printed for J. J. & P. Knapton, D. Midwinter,. 1735

Data di pubblicazione: 1735

Legatura: Rilegato