The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary. Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, Dutch, Saxon, &c. useful for the adornment of our English tongue. Together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which are added, the significations of proper names, ... as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history, ... and likewise the geographical discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words ... a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With an appendix of several words thought fit to be added &c. As also a collection of such affected or barbarous words as are advis'd to be cautiously or not at all us'd. ... A work very necessary for strangers, as w

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• The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary. Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, Dutch, Saxon, &c. useful for the adornment of our English tongue. Together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which are added, the significations of proper names, ... as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history, ... and likewise the geographical discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words ... a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With an appendix of several words thought fit to be added &c. As also a collection of such affected or barbarous words as are advis'd to be cautiously or not at all us'd. ... A work very necessary for strangers, as w
• New world of words New world of words

People / Organizations

• Robert Harford ("printed for")
• Edward Phillips (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by W.R. for Robert Harford at the Angel in Cornhill, 1678.

Publication year

1678-1678

ESTC No.

R217309

Grub Street ID

92110

Description

[436] p. ; 2⁰

Note

The epistle dedicatory signed: Edward Phillips.

Another "fourth" edition of "The new world of English words" with a cancel title page.

With an added engraved title page, included in pagination.

Includes errata on b2v.