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The royal standard English dictionary [electronic resource] : in which the words are not only ration...

The royal standard English dictionary [electronic resource] : in which the words are not only ration...

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The royal standard English dictionary [electronic resource] : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, Comprising The various Sounds of the Vowels and Consonants, denoted by typographical Characters, and illustrated by Examples, which render it intelligible to the weakest Capacity, it Exhibits their True Pronunciation, According to the present Practice of Men of Letters, Eminent Orators, and Polite Speakers in London; Upon a Plan Perfectly Plain, and Entirely New. To which is prefixed a comprehensive grammar of the English Language. The eighth edition. To which is now added the scripture proper names, together with the Names of the Principal Cities, Rivers, Mountains, &c. in the known World; the Ancient and Modern Poets, Philosophers, Statesmen, &c. all accurately accented, with their proper Pronunciation pointed out, and enriched with the addition of more than One Thousand Words not inserted in any former Edition. By W. Perry, Author of the Man of Business and Gentleman's Assistant, The Only Sure Guide to the English Tongue, The Orator, &c. &c.

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The royal standard English dictionary [electronic resource] : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, Comprising The various Sounds of the Vowels and Consonants, denoted by typographical Characters, and illustrated by Examples, which render it intelligible to the weakest Capacity, it Exhibits their True Pronunciation, According to the present Practice of Men of Letters, Eminent Orators, and Polite Speakers in London; Upon a Plan Perfectly Plain, and Entirely New. To which is prefixed a comprehensive grammar of the English Language. The eighth edition. To which is now added the scripture proper names, together with the Names of the Principal Cities, Rivers, Mountains, &c. in the known World; the Ancient and Modern Poets, Philosophers, Statesmen, &c. all accurately accented, with their proper Pronunciation pointed out, and enriched with the addition of more than One Thousand Words not inserted in any former Edition. By W. Perry, Author of the Man of Business and Gentleman's Assistant, The Only Sure Guide to the English Tongue, The Orator, &c. &c.

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Edinburgh : printed for and sold by Bell & Bradfute, and J. Dickson; and J. Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street, London, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

Date

M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

Record Identifier

74Vvold6OZQX

MMS ID

991013404039702626

Language

English

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[4],568,36p. ; 18°.

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Publisher

Edinburgh : printed for and sold by Bell & Bradfute, and J. Dickson; and J. Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street, London, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

Place of Publication

Scotland

Date Published

M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

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The royal standard English dictionary [electronic resource] : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, Comprising The various Sounds of the Vowels and Consonants, de...

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Reproduction of original from British Library.

The appendix has separate pagination and a titlepage reading: 'Appendix to The royal standard English dictionary'.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T88676.

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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991013404039702626