A dictionary of the English language. In which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language and an English grammar

Bookseller

Rulon-Miller Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

64330

Title

A dictionary of the English language. In which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language and an English grammar

Author

Johnson, Samuel, Dr

Book Condition

Used

Quantity Available

1

Publisher

printed by W. Strahan, for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1755

Keywords

Samuel Johnson , English , ,

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