An English Dictionary (1676)
Explaining the Difficult Terms That are Used in Divinity, Husbandry, Physick, Phylosophy, Law, Navigation, Mathematicks, and Other Arts and Sciences. Containing Many Thousands of Hard Words (and Proper Names of Places) More T
- 314pages
- 11 heures de lecture
The dictionary features approximately 25,000 definitions, emphasizing legal terminology and highlighting the significance of slang for the first time. It includes lists of dialect words, obsolete terms, and names of market towns and European cities. Additionally, it provides insights into the proper names and histories of classical figures, making it a comprehensive resource for language and historical context in the late-seventeenth century.
