An universal etymological English dictionary; comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue, either ancient or modern, ... And also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words, ... Together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases used in our ancient statutes, ... To which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs, ... By N. Bailey, ...

People / Organizations

• Nathan Bailey (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. F. and C. Rivington, T. Longman, B. Law, C. Rivington, J. Robson [and 20 others in London], 1790.

Publication year

1790-1790

ESTC No.

T59871

Grub Street ID

285823

Description

[956]p. ; 8⁰