A new universal etymological English dictionary : containing not only explanations of the words in the English language; and the different senses in which they are used; with authorities from the best writers, to support those which appear doubtful; but also their etymologies from the ancient and modern languages: and accents directing to their proper pronunciation; shewing both the orthography and orthoepia of the English tongue. Also, full and accurate explanations of the various terms made use of in the several arts, sciences, manufactures, and trades. Illustrated with copper-plates.
Scott, Joseph Nicoll, 1703-1769.
A new universal etymological English dictionary : containing not only explanations of the words in the English language; and the different senses in which they are used; with authorities from the best writers, to support those which appear doubtful; but also their etymologies from the ancient and modern languages: and accents directing to their proper pronunciation; shewing both the orthography and orthoepia of the English tongue. Also, full and accurate explanations of the various terms made use of in the several arts, sciences, manufactures, and trades. Illustrated with copper-plates. Originally compiled by N. Bailey. Assisted in the Mathematical Part by G. Gordon; in the Botanical by P. Miller; and in the Etymological, &c. by T. Lediard, Gent. Professor of the Modern Languages in Lower Germany. And now re-published with many corrections, additions, and literate improvements, by different hands. The etymology of all terms mentioned as derived from the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and other Asiatic languages, being revised and corrected by Joseph Nicol Scott, M.D. - London : printed for T. Osborne and J. Shipton; J. Hodges; R. Baldwin; W. Johnston, and J. Ward, M DCC LV. [1755] - xviii, [1080] p., 11 leaves of plates : ill. ; 42 cm.
Title page printed in red and black. Published in 90 parts. Text in two columns. Plate 11 numbered 11 and 12.
English language--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.
A new universal etymological English dictionary : containing not only explanations of the words in the English language; and the different senses in which they are used; with authorities from the best writers, to support those which appear doubtful; but also their etymologies from the ancient and modern languages: and accents directing to their proper pronunciation; shewing both the orthography and orthoepia of the English tongue. Also, full and accurate explanations of the various terms made use of in the several arts, sciences, manufactures, and trades. Illustrated with copper-plates. Originally compiled by N. Bailey. Assisted in the Mathematical Part by G. Gordon; in the Botanical by P. Miller; and in the Etymological, &c. by T. Lediard, Gent. Professor of the Modern Languages in Lower Germany. And now re-published with many corrections, additions, and literate improvements, by different hands. The etymology of all terms mentioned as derived from the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and other Asiatic languages, being revised and corrected by Joseph Nicol Scott, M.D. - London : printed for T. Osborne and J. Shipton; J. Hodges; R. Baldwin; W. Johnston, and J. Ward, M DCC LV. [1755] - xviii, [1080] p., 11 leaves of plates : ill. ; 42 cm.
Title page printed in red and black. Published in 90 parts. Text in two columns. Plate 11 numbered 11 and 12.
English language--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.