A general pronouncing and explanatory dictionary of the English language : For the use of schools, foreigners learning English, &c. In which it has been attempted to improve on the plan of Mr. Sheridan, by correcting the improprieties and avoiding the discordancies of that celebrated orthoepist. The second edition, revised, corrected, and considerably augmented by selections from Ash, Bailey, Barclay, Buchanan, Dyche, Elphinston, Entick, Fry, Johnson, Johnston, Kenrick, Lemon, Marriott, Martin, Nares, Perry, Rider, Scot, and Walker. By Stephen Jones, author of the "New biographical dictionary," "History of Poland," &c. &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Stephen, 1763-1827.

Standardized Title:

Sheridan improved

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

English language.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx,[354]p. )

Edition:

Genuine edition. Sheridan improved.

Other Title:

General pronouncing and explanatory dictionary of the English language

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for vernor and hood; J. Cuthell; Ocilvy and Son; and Lackington, Allen, and Co, 1797.

Notes:

The 'Dictionary of the English language' is printed in two columns.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Alston, V, 344

English Short Title Catalog, T223469.

OCLC:

510679923