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A new spelling, pronouncing, and explanatory dictionary of the English language : Containing, I. The words printed according to their true orthography, with the accented vowel or consonant marked in each, and the part of speech added to which each word belongs. II. The words reprinted, divided accurately as they are pronounced; and showing, in the most simple and easy manner, the proper sound of every letter, without disfiguring the words or altering their orthography. III. The various significations of each word. To which is prefixed, an introductory essay, in three parts. I. Elements of English pronunciation. 2. Elements of elocution, or the delivery of language. 3. Elements of English grammar. With an appendix, containing an account of the Heathen Gods and Goddesses, ancient heroes, &c.; a table of remarkable occurrences from the creation; and a list of celebrated writers. The whole forming an agreeable and valuable companion for the youth of both sexes, and particularly calculated for the improvement of natives and foreigners in the proper speaking and writing of the English language. By William Scott, teacher of English Reading, and Compiser of Lessons in Elocution, &c.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Scott, William, 1750-1804.
- Series:
- Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Dictionaries.
- English language.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- 4 unnumbered pages,lx,438 pages, 2 unnumbered pages ; oblong12⁰
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : Printed for C. Elliot, Edinburgh; and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, M,DCC,LXXXVI. [1786]
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- text file
- Notes:
- Printed in two columns.
- With a final advertisement leaf.
- 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 National Library of Scotland.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T153622.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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