A Dictionary of the English Language: Containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of All Words Authorized by Eminent Writers; To Which ... Accented List of Greek, Latin, and Scripture - Softcover

Alexander Reid

 
9780282983239: A Dictionary of the English Language: Containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of All Words Authorized by Eminent Writers; To Which ... Accented List of Greek, Latin, and Scripture

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This book is a school dictionary containing all English words in common use, arranged in the usual alphabetical order, with the etymology of such as are derived from the Greek and the Latin. The author has paid particular attention to the spelling and pronunciation of words, using prevailing usage as his guide. Each word's meaning is explained and illustrated with examples of its usage. It is especially valuable for teaching derivation, for which it includes a vocabulary of the principal roots used in the English language.

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