An American dictionary of the English language

intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. To which are prefixed, an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe, and a concise grammar of the English language.

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An American dictionary of the English language

intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. To which are prefixed, an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe, and a concise grammar of the English language.

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Where is VOL-2? Can be Found at:
https://archive.org/details/americandictiona02websrich
Whereas VOL-1? Can be Found at:
https://archive.org/details/americandictiona01websrich

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Dictionaries.

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2 v.

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OL23272419M
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americandictiona01websrich

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OL513789W

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November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Edited without comment.
November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Added Web Location for Vol 1 & 2 in "Table of Contents" as it was too long to add in previous location
November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Added Web Location to Find Vol 1 & 2 in "Description of this Edition"
March 22, 2013 Edited by Monte J. Shaffer I am looking for volume 2, it says in two volumes, but it stops at the letter I
May 29, 2009 Created by ImportBot Imported from Internet Archive item record