A general dictionary of the English language. One main object of which, is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a rhetorical grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M. [Four lines of quotation in Latin]

People / Organizations

• Thomas Sheridan (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by W. Young, bookseller and stationer, the corner of Second and Chesnut-Streets, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

Publication year

1789-1789

ESTC No.

W3962

Grub Street ID

350308

Description

vi,[1],xiv-liv,[614]p. ; 8⁰

Note

A varied issue of Sheridan's A complete dictionary of the English language .. The fifth edition (Bristol B7061, Shipton & Moony 45588), with change of title.

The dictionary is printed in two columns.

Bookseller's advertisement, p. [613-614].

Uncontrolled note

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