An edition of A dictionary of the English language (1778)

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

Harrison's edition, with his life of the author.

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A dictionary of the English language
Samuel Johnson, Samuel Johnson
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An edition of A dictionary of the English language (1778)

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

Harrison's edition, with his life of the author.

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Printed for Harrison and Co., no. 18, Paternoster Row
Language
English
Pages
1112

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Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
A dictionary of the English language: compiled from Dr. Johnson, with the addition of words since become familiar : also a dictionary of the heathen mythology, to which is added ... a comprehensive view of English grammar
1831, Peacock & Mansfield
in English - A new edition.
Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found
1826, C. & J. Rivington
in English
Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found
1815, Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington ... [and 30 others
in English - The fourteenth edition, corrected and revised, with considerable additions from the eighth edition of the original.
Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
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
1799, Printed for J. Johnson ... [and 27 others
in English - The eighth edition, corrected and revised.
Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
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
1786, Printed for Harrison and Co., no. 18, Paternoster Row
in English - Harrison's edition, with his life of the author.
Cover of: A dictionary of the English language
A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found
1778, Printed for W. Strahan ... [and 24 others
in English - The sixth edition, corrected by the author.

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Portrait engraved by Heath after Opie.

Signatures: pi1 2pi-8pi² a-d² [A]1 B-12O².

Fleeman, J.D. Johnson, 55.4D/7

ESTC T116651

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Dewey Decimal Class
423
Library of Congress
PE1620 .J6 1786

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[1112] p., [1] leaf of plates
Number of pages
1112

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OL54601746M
OCLC/WorldCat
405638

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OL40121318W

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