A collection of English proverbs digested into a convenient method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion; with short annotations. Whereunto are added local proverbs with their explications, old proverbial rhythmes, less known or exotick proverbial sentences, and Scottish proverbs. The second edition enlarged by the addition of many hundred English, and an appendix of Hebrew proverbs, with annotations and parallels. By J. Ray, M.A. and Fellow of the Royal Society.

All titles

• A collection of English proverbs digested into a convenient method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion; with short annotations. Whereunto are added local proverbs with their explications, old proverbial rhythmes, less known or exotick proverbial sentences, and Scottish proverbs. The second edition enlarged by the addition of many hundred English, and an appendix of Hebrew proverbs, with annotations and parallels. By J. Ray, M.A. and Fellow of the Royal Society.
• Compleat collection of English proverbs

People / Organizations

• John Ray (Author)

Imprint

Cambridge: printed by John Hayes, printer to the University, for W. Morden, 1678.

Publication year

1678-1678

ESTC No.

R14323

Grub Street ID

62357

Description

[8], 414, [2] p. ; 8⁰

Note

Title page in red and black.

With a final advertisement leaf.

Subsequently, in the 18th-century, published with title: A compleat collection of English proverbs.Citation/references Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), R387

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