The royal standard English dictionary : in which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, their part of speech properly distinguished, and their various significations arranged in one line; but, likewise, by a key to this work, Comprising The various Sounds of the Vowels and Consonants, denoted by typographical Characters, and illustrated by Examples, which render it intelligible to the weakest Capacity, it Exhibits their True Pronunciation, According to the present Practice of Men of Letters, Eminent Orators, and Polite Speakers in London; Upon a Plan Perfectly Plain, and Entirely New. To which is prefixed a comprehensive grammar of the English Language. The eighth edition. To which is now added the scripture proper names, together with the Names of the Principal Cities, Rivers, Mountains, &c. in the known World; the Ancient and Modern Poets, Philosophers, Statesmen, &c. all accurately accented, with their proper Pronunciation pointed out, and enriched with the addition of more than One Thousand Words not inserted in any former Edition. By W. Perry, Author of the Man of Business and Gentleman's Assistant, The Only Sure Guide to the English Tongue, The Orator, &c. &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perry, William, 1747-1808.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Grammar.

English language.

English language--Dictionaries.

English language--Pronunciation.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

4 unnumbered pages,568,36 pages ; 18⁰

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : printed for and sold by Bell & Bradfute, and J. Dickson; and J. Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street, London, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Notes:

The appendix has separate pagination and a titlepage reading: 'Appendix to The royal standard English dictionary'.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T88676.

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Restricted for use by site license.