A new English dictionary: or, a compleat collection of the most proper and significant words, and terms of art, commonly used in the language. With A continued Short and Clear Exposition. The Whole digested into Alphabetical Order; and chiefly design'd for the Benefit of young Scholars, Tradesmen, Artificers, Foreigners, and the Female Sex, who would learn to Spell truly; being so fitted to every Capacity, that it may be a ready and continual Help to all that want an Instructor. As also three useful Tables, viz. I. Of Proper Names of Men, especially those that are contained in the Holy Bible; shewing their true Original and Derivation. II. Of Proper Names of Women; with the same Explication. III. Of Nick-Names, or English Christian Names abbreviated or made short. The fourth edition, carefully revised: with many important additions and improvements. By J. K.

People / Organizations

• John Kersey (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. and J. Bonwicke, at the Red-Lion, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, and H. Knaplock, M.DCC.XXXIX. [1739]

Publication year

1739-1739

ESTC No.

T123540

Grub Street ID

173979

Description

[320]p. ; 8⁰

Note

J. K. = John Kersey.Citation/references Alston, v, 80