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The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary [electronic resource] : Containing the pr...

The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary [electronic resource] : Containing the pr...

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The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary [electronic resource] : Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, 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 or sciences, viz. Theology, philosophy, logick, rhetorick, grammar, ethicks, law, magick, physick, chirurgery, anatomy, chymistry, botanicks, arithmetick, geometry, ... &c. 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 discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words in the above-mentioned terms, a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With.

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The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary [electronic resource] : Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, 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 or sciences, viz. Theology, philosophy, logick, rhetorick, grammar, ethicks, law, magick, physick, chirurgery, anatomy, chymistry, botanicks, arithmetick, geometry, ... &c. 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 discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words in the above-mentioned terms, a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With.

Publisher

London : printed by W.R. for Robert Harford at the Angel in Cornhill, 1678.

Uniform title

New world of words.

Alternative title

General English dictionary.
New world of words.

Date

1678.

Record Identifier

74VvdWGqNJab

MMS ID

991005940749702626

Language

English

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Physical content

[436] p.

Publication information

Publisher

London : printed by W.R. for Robert Harford at the Angel in Cornhill, 1678.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1678.

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

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The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary [electronic resource] : Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, Dutch, Saxon, &c. useful for the adornment of our English tongue. Together with the defin...

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Notes

General note

The epistle dedicatory signed: Edward Phillips.

Another "fourth" edition of "The new world of English words" with a cancel title page.

With an added engraved title page, included in pagination.

Includes errata on b2v.

Includes advertisements at end.

Signatures: pi¹ A² a⁴ b² ² A-3F⁴.

Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery....

Citation / References Note

Wing (2nd ed.) P2072A.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/57.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1935:3)

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74VvdWGqNJab

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvdWGqNJab

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MMS ID

991005940749702626