The new world of words: or, universal English dictionary. Containing an account of the original or proper sense, and various significations of all hard words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English tongue. Together with a brief and plain explication of all terms relating to any of the arts and sciences, either liberal or mechanical, viz. grammar, rhetorick, logick, theology, law, metaphysicks, ethicks, natural philosophy, physick, surgery, anatomy, chymistry, pharmacy, botanicks, arithmetick, geometry, astronomy, astrology, cosmography, geography, hydrography, navigation, architecture, fortification, dialling, surveying, gauging, opticks, catoptricks, dioptricks, perspective, musick, mechanicks, staticks, chiromancy, physiognomy, heraldry, merchandize, maritime and military affairs, agriculture, gardening, handicrafts, jewelling, painting, carving, engraving; conf

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  • The new world of words: or, universal English dictionary. Containing an account of the original or proper sense, and various significations of all hard words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English tongue. Together with a brief and plain explication of all terms relating to any of the arts and sciences, either liberal or mechanical, viz. grammar, rhetorick, logick, theology, law, metaphysicks, ethicks, natural philosophy, physick, surgery, anatomy, chymistry, pharmacy, botanicks, arithmetick, geometry, astronomy, astrology, cosmography, geography, hydrography, navigation, architecture, fortification, dialling, surveying, gauging, opticks, catoptricks, dioptricks, perspective, musick, mechanicks, staticks, chiromancy, physiognomy, heraldry, merchandize, maritime and military affairs, agriculture, gardening, handicrafts, jewelling, painting, carving, engraving; conf
  • New world of English words
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Imprint
London : printed for J. Phillips, at the King's-Arms in S. Paul's Church-Yard; H. Rhodes at the Star, the Corner of Bride-Lane, in Fleet-Street; and J. Taylor, at the Ship in S. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCVI. [1706] The sixth edition, revised, corrected, and improved; with the addition of near twenty thousand words, from the best authors domestic and foreign that treat of the several subjects: by J.K. Philobibl.; ..
Added name
Rhodes, Henry, bookseller.
Publication year
1706
ESTC No.
T101516
Grub Street ID
155394
Description
[712]p., plate ; 2°.
Note
J. K. = J. Kersey

With an additional titlepage, engraved: The moderne world of words. Or a universall English dictionary, collected from the best authors by E. P. Printed .. 1696

First published in 1658 as 'The new world of English words'.
Uncontrolled note
Collation: A2,A-Z4,2a-2b4,2A-2L4,2M2,*2M1,3A-3V4,4A-4O4,4P2,5A-5R4