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 ... By Thomas Sheridan, A.M. Volume 1 of 2

by Thomas Sheridan

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British Library

T085061

Each volume with half-title. With final advertisement leaf. Signatures to vol. 1: pi² [A]-[D]² a-q² B-6F².

London : printed [by William Strahan] for J. Dodsley; C. Dilly; and J. Wilkie, 1780. 2v. ; 4°

572 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2010

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This dictionary is much more than just another dictionary.

This dictionary contains words that cannot be found in other editions (old English, old world eloquence).