A new English dictionary: or, a compleat collection of the most proper and significant words, and terms of art, commonly used in the language, With A continued Short and Clear Exposition. The whole digested into Alphabetical Order; and chiefly designed for the Benefit of young Scholars, Tradesmen, Artificers, Foreigners, and the Female Sex, who would learn to spell truly; being so fitted to every Capacity, that it may be a ready and continued Help to all that want an Instructor. As also Three useful Tables, viz. I. Of proper Names of Men, especially those that are contained in the Holy Bible; shewing their true Original and Derivation. II. Of proper Names of Women; with the same Explication. III. Of Nick-Names, or English Christian Names abbreviated or made short. The eighth edition, carefully revised: with many important additions and improvements. By J. K.

People / Organizations

• John Kersey (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for L. Hawes, W. Clarke, and R. Collins; S. Crowder; S. Bladon; R. Baldwin; and W. Woodfall, MDCCLXXII. [1772]

Publication year

1772-1772

ESTC No.

T123543

Grub Street ID

173982

Description

vii,[313]p. ; 8⁰

Note

J. K. = John Kersey.

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