A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar. By Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In two volumes.

People / Organizations

Samuel Johnson (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for J. Johnson, C. Dilly, G. G. and J. Robinson, W. J. and J. Richardson, D. Ogilvy and Son, R. Baldwin, Elmsley and Bremner, F. and C. Rivington, R. Faulder, J. Cuthell, J. Walker, W. Lowndes, J. Matthews, Lackington and Co. J. Scatcherd, G. Wilkie, T. Egerton, T. Payne, R. Lea, Vernor and Hood, T.N. Longman, Cadell and Davies, J. and A. Arch, Murray and Highley, S. Bagster, Lee and Hurst, J. Harding, and E. Newbery, 1799. The eighth edition; corrected and revised.; ..

Publication year

1799

ESTC No.

T116650

Grub Street ID

168314

Description

2v.,plate : port. ; 4°.

Note

Half-title in each volume: 'Johnson's Dictionary of the English language.'.

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A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar. By Samuel Johnson, LL.D. In two volumes.