The new world of vvords: or, A universal English dictionary. Containing the proper significations and derivations of all words from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Dutch, Saxon, &c. as now made use of in ou English tongue. Together with definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which is added, the interpretations of proper names, derived from the ancient and modern tongues; as also the sum of all the most remarkable mythology and history, deduced from the names of persons eminent in either; and likewise the geographical descriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world, especially of these three nations. collected and published by E.P. The fifth edition, with large additions and improvements from the best English and foreign authors, ... A work very necessary for strangers, as well as our own countrymen, ... .

All titles

• The new world of vvords: or, A universal English dictionary. Containing the proper significations and derivations of all words from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Dutch, Saxon, &c. as now made use of in ou English tongue. Together with definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which is added, the interpretations of proper names, derived from the ancient and modern tongues; as also the sum of all the most remarkable mythology and history, deduced from the names of persons eminent in either; and likewise the geographical descriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world, especially of these three nations. collected and published by E.P. The fifth edition, with large additions and improvements from the best English and foreign authors, ... A work very necessary for strangers, as well as our own countrymen, ... .
• New world of words

People / Organizations

• Edward Phillips (Author)
• Joshua Phillips ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for R. Bently in Russel-street, Covent Garden; J. Phillips, at the King's Arms in S. Paul's Church-yard; H. Rhodes, at the corner of Bride-Lane in Fleetstreet; and J. Taylor, at the Ship in S. Paul's Church-yard, MDCXCVI. [1696]

Publication year

1696-1696

ESTC No.

R24462

Grub Street ID

108251

Description

[498] p. : ill. ; 2⁰

Note

Signatures: pi? A-I? K? 2A-2L? 3A-3I? 3K? 4A-4I? 4K? 5A-5H? 5I?.

With additional engraved title page on leaf pi1v.