An Universal Etymological English Dictionary; comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. The tenth edition, with considerable improvements.

BAILEY, Nathaniel.

Published by Printed for R. Ware, A. Ward, &c. 1742, 1742

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[952]pp. 8vo. Sl. mark to gutter & lower margin of titlepage, trimmed quite close without loss. Contemp. full speckled calf, double ruled gilt borders, raised bands, compartments ruled horizontally in gilt; expert repair to hinges, sl. rubbed. A nice copy in contemporary binding. Alston V 103; ESTC T87501. First published in 1721, Bailey's dictionary was the lexicon of choice in the eighteenth century, running to 30 editions by 1802. A successor to John Kersey's lexicography, Bailey continued the movement away from 'hard words' and towards a more extensive coverage of the English language inclusive of more common words.

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An Universal Etymological English Dictionary; comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue. The tenth edition, with considerable improvements.

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Printed for R. Ware, A. Ward, &c. 1742

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1742

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