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A new classical English dictionary [electronic resource] : or, a complete collection of the most pro...

A new classical English dictionary [electronic resource] : or, a complete collection of the most pro...

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A new classical English dictionary [electronic resource] : or, a complete collection of the most proper and significant words, and terms of art, commonly used in the language. With a continued short and clear exposition. The Whole digested into Alphabetical Order; and chiefly designed for the Benefit of young Scholars, Tradesmen, Artificers, Foreigners, and the Female Sex, who would understand their Mother Tongue, and learn to Spell it truly; being so fitted to every Capacity, that it may be a ready and continual Help to all that want an Instructor. As also Three Useful Tables, viz. I. Of proper Names of Men, especially those that are contained in the Holy Bible; shewing their true Original and Derivation. II. Of Proper Names of Women; with the same Explication. III. Of Nick-Names, or English Christian Names abbreviated or made short. The seventh edition, carefully revised : With many important Additions and Improvements; Particularly the distinguishing the Parts of Speech, and the Accenting of Words, to prevent a wrong Pronunciation. By J.K.

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A new classical English dictionary [electronic resource] : or, a complete collection of the most proper and significant words, and terms of art, commonly used in the language. With a continued short and clear exposition. The Whole digested into Alphabetical Order; and chiefly designed for the Benefit of young Scholars, Tradesmen, Artificers, Foreigners, and the Female Sex, who would understand their Mother Tongue, and learn to Spell it truly; being so fitted to every Capacity, that it may be a ready and continual Help to all that want an Instructor. As also Three Useful Tables, viz. I. Of proper Names of Men, especially those that are contained in the Holy Bible; shewing their true Original and Derivation. II. Of Proper Names of Women; with the same Explication. III. Of Nick-Names, or English Christian Names abbreviated or made short. The seventh edition, carefully revised : With many important Additions and Improvements; Particularly the distinguishing the Parts of Speech, and the Accenting of Words, to prevent a wrong Pronunciation. By J.K.

Publisher

Dublin : printed by and for S. Powell, Printer, in Crane-Lane, MDCCLVII. [1757]

Alternative title

New English dictionary.

Date

MDCCLVII. [1757]

Record Identifier

74VvbMyxm2kO

MMS ID

991014773619702626

Language

English

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Physical content

xii,[340]p. ; 12°.

Publication information

Publisher

Dublin : printed by and for S. Powell, Printer, in Crane-Lane, MDCCLVII. [1757]

Place of Publication

Ireland Dublin.

Date Published

MDCCLVII. [1757]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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Full title

A new classical English dictionary [electronic resource] : or, a complete collection of the most proper and significant words, and terms of art, commonly used in the language. With a continued short and clear exposition. The Whole digested into Alphabetical Order; and chiefly designed for the Benefit of young Scholars, Tradesmen, Artificers, Foreig...

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Notes

General note

J.K. : John Kersey.

Originally published in London in 1702 as: 'A new English dictionary'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T121064.

Alston, V.83.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VvbMyxm2kO

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MMS ID

991014773619702626