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English etymology or, a derivative dictionary of the English language: in two alphabets. Tracing the Etymology of those English Words, that are derived I. From the Greek, and Latin Languages; II. From the Saxon, and other Northern Tongues. The whole compiled from Vossius, meric casaubon, spelman, somner, minshew, junius, skinner, verstegan, ray, nugent, upton, cleland, and other etymologists. By the Reverend George William Lemon, Rector of Geytonthorpe, and Vicar of East Walton, Norfolk.
Lemon, George William, 1726-1797.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]
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Francisci Junii Francisci filii Etymologicum Anglicanum . Ex autographo descripsit & accessionibus permultis auctum edidit Edwardus Lye A. M. Ecclesiae Parochialis de Yardley-Hastings in agro Northamptoniensi Rector. Pr�mittuntur vita auctoris et grammatica Anglo-Saxonica.
Du Jon, Fran�cois, 1589-1677.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]
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A New English dictionary . Containing a brief and clear, explication of most words in the English language, and of difficult words derived from foreign languages, and several terms of art. To which is prefixed, an exact explication of most contractions to be met with in English books and writings. And an interpretation of the proper names of men and women. To all which is subjoined, a brief hint concerning the several sects that have appeared, and the errors vented by them since the commencement of Christianity. The whole designed for the information of the ignorant, and benefit of all who desire either to understand what they read, or to write and spell aright, so as they may be understood.
Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]
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A New English dictionary . Containing a brief and clear explication of most words in the English language, and of difficult words derived from foreign languages, and several terms of art. To which is prefixed, an exact explication of most contractions to be met with in English books and writings. And an interpretation of the proper names of men and women. To all which is subjoined, a brief hint concerning the several sects that have appeared, and the errors vented by them since the commencement of Christianity. The whole designed for the information of the ignorant, and benefit of all who desire either to understand what they read, or to write and spell aright, so as they may be understood.
Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]
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An universal etymological dictionary of the English language . Comprehending The Derivations of the Generality of Words in the English Tongue, either antient or modern. In which The Terms made use of in Arts and Sciences are defined; The Words explained in their Various Senses; The Accents properly palced, to facilitate the Pronunciation; The Parts of Speech denoted; and The Spelling throughout reduced to an uniform and consistent standard. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. By M. Bayley.
Bailey, N. (Nathan), d. 1742.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]