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An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue ... : and also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... : together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases us'd in our ancient statutes ... and the etymology and interpretation of the proper names of men, women, and remarkable places in Great Britain ... : to which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs ... / by N. Bailey ...
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bailey, N. (Nathan), -1742.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Dictionaries.
- English language.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Advertisements -- England -- London -- 18th century.
- Physical Description:
- 944 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm (8vo)
- Edition:
- The seventh edition, with considerable improvements.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed for J. J. and P. Knapton, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, F. Clay, J. Batley, A. Ward, T. Longman, R. Hett, and T. Hatchett, 1735.
- Notes:
- The statement of responsibility appears after the edition statement.
- Signatures: A4 a4 B-2L4 2M & 2N4 2O-6C4.
- Advertisements (dated 1732) on last page.
- OCLC:
- 30553695
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