Lexiphanes, a dialogue . Imitated from Lucian, and suited to the present times. With a dedication to Lord Lyttleton, ... Being an attempt to restore the English tongue to its ancient purity, ..

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Lexiphanes, a dialogue . Imitated from Lucian, and suited to the present times. With a dedication to Lord Lyttleton, ... Being an attempt to restore the English tongue to its ancient purity, ..