A new universal etymological English dictionary [electronic resource] : containing not only explanations of the words in the English language; ... but also their etymologies from the ancient and modern languages: and accents directing to their proper pronunciation; ... Illustrated with copper-plates. Originally compiled by N. Bailey. Assisted in the mathematical part by G. Gordon; in the botanical by P. Miller; and in the etymological, &c. by T. Lediard, ... And now re-published with many corrections, ... by different hands. The etymology of all terms ... derived from the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and other Asiatic languages, being revised and corrected by Joseph Nicol Scott, M.D.
By: Scott, Joseph Nicol.
Contributor(s): Bailey, N. (Nathan).
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Text Language of document:EnglishPublisher: 1764Edition: A new edition.Description: xviii,[1080]p.,plates ; 2p0s.Uniform titles: Universal etymological English dictionary. Adaptations. Subject(s): English language -- DictionariesOnline resources: Full text online
A prospectus, 'By the King's authority. Proposal for printing in weekly numbers, .. A new universal etymological English dictionary ..', was issued on 28 May 1755.
Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).
Pagination from DLC. Final sig. from LAM: 12S2
Alston, V, 175
English Short Title Catalog, N21877.
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns
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