An universal etymological dictionary of the English language. [electronic resource] : Comprehending The Derivations of the Generality of Words in the English Tongue, either antient or modern. In which The Terms made use of in Arts and Sciences are defined; The Words explained in their Various Senses; The Accents properly palced, to facilitate the Pronunciation; The Parts of Speech denoted; and The Spelling throughout reduced to an uniform and consistent standard. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. By M. Bayley.
1764
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An universal etymological dictionary of the English language. [electronic resource] : Comprehending The Derivations of the Generality of Words in the English Tongue, either antient or modern. In which The Terms made use of in Arts and Sciences are defined; The Words explained in their Various Senses; The Accents properly palced, to facilitate the Pronunciation; The Parts of Speech denoted; and The Spelling throughout reduced to an uniform and consistent standard. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. By M. Bayley.
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Universal etymological English dictionary
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Edinburgh : printed for the proprietors, MDCCLXIV. [1764]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.
Language
English
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20,[878]p. ; 8.
Note
With a list of Scotticisms.
Another edition of 'An universal dictionary of the English language,' Edinburgh, 1763; "presumably a pirated edition, and certainly 'M. Bayley' is unknown as an author" (Alston).
Without etymologies.
Price from imprint: price Six Shillings bound.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Another edition of 'An universal dictionary of the English language,' Edinburgh, 1763; "presumably a pirated edition, and certainly 'M. Bayley' is unknown as an author" (Alston).
Without etymologies.
Price from imprint: price Six Shillings bound.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Alston, V 234
English Short Title Catalog, T113971.
English Short Title Catalog, T113971.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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