A New English dictionary. [electronic resource] : Containing a brief and clear, explication of most words in the English language, and of difficult words derived from foreign languages, and several terms of art. To which is prefixed, an exact explication of most contractions to be met with in English books and writings. And an interpretation of the proper names of men and women. To all which is subjoined, a brief hint concerning the several sects that have appeared, and the errors vented by them since the commencement of Christianity. The whole designed for the information of the ignorant, and benefit of all who desire either to understand what they read, or to write and spell aright, so as they may be understood.
1759
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A New English dictionary. [electronic resource] : Containing a brief and clear, explication of most words in the English language, and of difficult words derived from foreign languages, and several terms of art. To which is prefixed, an exact explication of most contractions to be met with in English books and writings. And an interpretation of the proper names of men and women. To all which is subjoined, a brief hint concerning the several sects that have appeared, and the errors vented by them since the commencement of Christianity. The whole designed for the information of the ignorant, and benefit of all who desire either to understand what they read, or to write and spell aright, so as they may be understood.
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Glasgow : Printed by J. Bryce and D. Paterson, MDCCLIX. [1759]
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Great Britain -- Scotland -- Glasgow.
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English
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iv,9-560p. ; 8⁰.
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Reproduction of original from National Library of Scotland.
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English Short Title Catalog, T186282.
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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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