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. and Terms of Art. Together with A large Collection and Explication of Words and Phrases used in our Ancient Statutes. Containing many Thousand Words more than either Harris, Philips, Kersey, or any English Dictionary before Extant. To which is added, A Collection of our most common Proverbs. The Eighth Edition, with considerable Improvements.

BAILEY, Nathan.

Published by London: printed for D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, [and 9 others,] 1737

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Eighth edition, revised. Bailey's first dictionary, originally published in octavo in 1721, was "the most popular and representative dictionary of the 18th century" (Starnes & Noyes). "Bailey's English dictionaries gave a new prominence to etymology and to lexical comprehensiveness, including dialect terms, scientific terms, common words, and even vulgar ones" (ODNB). This copy with an attractive manuscript book label to the binder's blank, of Henry Brooker 1752 in the little cloisters of Westminster Abbey, incorporating a paper onlay frame. Also with the ownership signature of T. Sherwood, 1876, above; both ownership signatures repeated to the front free endpaper. Alston, V 101. Octavo (200 x 124 mm). Printed in double column, occasional black letter and Hebrew type. Contemporary sprinkled calf, recent red morocco label to style. Expertly refurbished with joints and extremities repaired, now presenting nicely, sporadic light foxing and peripheral creasing and staining. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 139467

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Title: An Universal Etymological English Dictionary...

Publisher: London: printed for D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, [and 9 others,] 1737