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English language in the period 1600-1750. As well as many language dictionaries, it also contains some examples of law and medical dictionaries, dating from the 18th century, and an early example of a...
The universal etymological English dictionary: in two parts : containing, I. An additional collection...II. An orthographical dictionary... : Vol. II
Bailey, N (1742)
1727
First edition. Although called Vol. II, this is a supplement to the author's An universal etymological English dictionary.
An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue... and also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... : together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases ... : to which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs, with their explication and illustration
Bailey, N (1742); Knapton, John (1696-1770); Knapton, James (1738); Knapton, Paul (fl. 1735-1770)
1735
Statement of responsibility follows edition statement. Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ B-2L⁴ Mm&Nn⁴ 2O-6C⁴. With an initial advertisement leaf. Advertising matter on final page. Gathering Ll is fo...
New dialogves or colloqvies, and, a little dictionary of eight languages : Latine, French, Low-Dvtch, High-Dvtch, Spanish, Italian, English, Portvgall. : A booke very necessary for all those that studie these tongues, either at home or abroad. : Now perfected and made fit for travellers, young merchants and sea-men, especially those that desire to attaine to the use of these tongues
Berlemont, Noël de (1531); Sparke, Michael (1645)
1639
English title on verso of first leaf; added t.p. in Latin, French and Dutch on recto of second leaf and repeated on recto of fifth leaf: Colloqvia & dictionariolvm octo linguarum, each of these title ...
Glossographia anglicana nova : or, A dictionary interpreting such hard words of whatever language, as are at present used in the English tongue, with their etymologies, definitions, &c... [etc.]
1719
There are two gatherings signed R, the first having seven leaves only, nothing is missing from the text.
An English dictionary, explaining the difficult terms that are used in divinity, husbandry, physick, philosophy, law, navigation, mathematicks, and other arts and sciences. Containing many thousands of hard words (and proper named of places) more than are in any other English dictionary or expositor. Together with the etymological derivation of them from their proper fountains, whether Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, or any other language. In a method more comprehensive than any that is extant
Coles, Elisha (1640?-1680)
1696
Indexed in: Not Wing C5075. Alston 68.
A collection of English proverbs : digested into a convenient method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion; with short annotations. Whereunto are added local proverbs with their explications, old proverbial rhythmes, less known or exotick proverbial sentences, and Scottish proverbs
Ray, John (1627-1705); Hayes, John (1705)
1670
First edition.
Terminationes et exempla declinationum & conjugationum : in usum grammaticastrorum
Hoole, Charles (1610-1667)
1785
Includes Propria quæ maribus, Quæ genus, and As in praesenti, Englished and explained. For the use of young grammarians. By Charles Hoole.