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

BAILEY, Nathaniel.

Edité par Printed for R. Ware, J. & P. Knapton, &c. 1749, 1749

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[944]pp. 8vo. Contemp. full brown speckled calf, double ruled gilt borders, raised bands, compartments ruled in gilt; 19th century paper label in bottom spine compartment; sl. rubbed with sl. wear to upper leading hinge. A nice copy in contemporary binding. Alston V 107; ESTC T141563. 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.

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• Titre: An Universal Etymological English Dictionary; comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. The fourteenth edition, with considerable improvements.
• Éditeur: Printed for R. Ware, J. & P. Knapton, &c. 1749
• Date de parution: 1749
• Reliure: Couverture rigide