A general pronouncing and explanatory dictionary of the English language For the use of schools, foreigners learning English, &c. In which it has been attempted to improve on the plan of Mr. Sheridan, by correcting the improprieties and avoiding the discordancies of that celebrated orthoepist. The second edition, revised, corrected, and considerably augmented by selections from Ash, Bailey, Barclay, Buchanan, Dyche, Elphinston, Entick, Fry, Johnson, Johnston, Kenrick, Lemon, Marriott, Martin, Nares, Perry, Rider, Scot, and Walker. By Stephen Jones, author of the "New biographical dictionary," "History of Poland," &c. &c.

  • Jones, Stephen, 1763-1827.
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1797
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A general pronouncing and explanatory dictionary of the English language: For the use of schools, foreigners learning English, &c. In which it has been attempted to improve on the plan of Mr. Sheridan, by correcting the improprieties and avoiding the disc

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London : Printed for vernor and hood; J. Cuthell; Ocilvy and Son; and Lackington, Allen, and Co, 1797.

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Genuine edition. Sheridan improved.

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