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A new and improved spelling dictionary of the English language : teaching To Write as well as to Spell Correctly: Each Word being printed either with a small or a large initial Letter, as it ought in strict Propriety to be written. The part of speech and accent of each Word and Syllable are accurately marked, and a certain Plan laid down for avoiding the improper Use of Capital Initial Letters, which often disgraces a fine Hand-Writing. To which is added, A list of proper names of men and women, A preface, and also a Compendious English Grammar.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.
- English language.
- English language--Orthography and spelling--Early works to 1800.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([4],xxiv,[108]p. )
- Other Title:
- New and improved spelling dictionary of the English language
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed and sold by T. Longman, Messrs. Hawes, Clarke, and Colins, in Paternoster-Row; and T. Caslon, near Stationers-Hall, 1771.
- Notes:
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- Alston, IV.719
- English Short Title Catalog, T54015.
- OCLC:
- 642627793
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