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Johnson's dictionary of the English language

in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers.

by Samuel Johnson

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Johnson's dictionary of the English language

in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers.

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001 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 2005, Dover Publications in English 0486440893 9780486440897	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
002 Johnson's dictionary: an anthology 2005, Penguin in English 0713998873 9780713998870	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
003 Samuel Johnson's dictionary: selections from the 1755 work that defined the English language 2003, Walker & Co. in English 0802714218 9780802714213	eeee Preview Only Preview Book ×Close Libraries near you: WorldCat
004 Samuel Johnson's dictionary: selections from the 1755 work that defined the English language 2002, Levenger Press in English 1929154100 9781929154104	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
005 A dictionary of the English language: (2 Volume Set) in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers 2001, Classic Books Hardcover - 2 volume edition 0742640868 9780742640863	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
006 Johnson's Dictionary: A Modern Selection March 1996, Cassell Paperback in English - Abridged Ed edition 0304347051 9780304347056	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
007 A dictionary of the English language: on CD-ROM 1996, Cambridge University Press Electronic resource in English	zzzz Not in Library
008 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1995, Cassell, Distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Co. in English 0304347051 9780304347056	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
009 Johnson's dictionary: modern selection 1995, Cassell, Orion Publishing Group, Limited in English - Abridged ed. 0304347051 9780304347056	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
010 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from the originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed, a history of the language and an English grammar 1990, Longman in English	zzzz Not in Library
011 The plan of a dictionary of the English language: addressed tothe Right Honourable Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. 1990, Longman in English	zzzz Not in Library
012 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from the originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed, a history of the language and an English grammar 1990, Longman in English	zzzz Not in Library
013 Johnson's dictionary: abridged for the use of schools, with the addition of Walker's pronunciation; an abstract of his principles of English pronunciation, with questions; a vocabulary of Greek, Latin, and scripture proper names, &c. &c. &c. 1984, T. Campbell Microform in English - 7th Canadian ed. 0665379765 9780665379765	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
014 A dictionary of the English language 1983, Times in English 0723002517 9780723002512	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
015 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1982, Gollancz in English 0575030984 9780575030985	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
016 Johnson's Dictionary: A Modern Selection February 25, 1982, Pan Macmillan Paperback 0333329848 9780333329849	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
017 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1982, Macmillan in English 0333329848 9780333329849	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
018 Samuel Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1981, Pantheon Books in English 0394749057 9780394749051	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
019 Dictionary of the English language 1979, Arno Press in English 0405124147 9780405124143	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
020 A dictionary of the English language 1978, Librairie du Liban in English	zzzz Not in Library
021 Johnson's Dictionary: a Modern Selection by E. L. McAdam and George Milne April 1974, HarperCollins (paper) Paperback in English 0060903090 9780060903091	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
022 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar. 1967, AMS Press in English	zzzz Not in Library
023 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1965, Modern Library in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
024 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1963, Gollancz, Orion Publishing Group, Limited in English 0575030984 9780575030985	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
025 Johnson's dictionary 1963, Pantheon Books in English	cccc Borrow Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
026 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1963, Pantheon Books in English	zzzz Not in Library
027 Johnson's dictionary: a modern selection 1963, Gollancz in English	zzzz Not in Library
028 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries, and inventions. 1896, Published by Thomas & Whipple Microform in English - 2nd American ed. / by Joseph Hamilton.	zzzz Not in Library
029 Johnson's dictionary with numerous additions from the most eminent authorities 1887, George Routledge & Sons in English - 8th ed.	zzzz Not in Library
030 Johnson's dictionary of the English language in miniature: improved and enlarged [and with a preface] 1861, Oliver & Boyd in English	zzzz Not in Library
031 Johnson's dictionary: abridged for the use of schools, with the addition of Walker's pronunciation; an abstract of his principles of English pronunciation, with questions; a vocabulary of Greek, Latin, and scripture proper names, &c. &c. &c 1859, T. Campbell Microform in English - 7th Canadian ed. 0665379765 9780665379765	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
032 Johnson's dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are subjoined vocabularies of classical and scriptural proper names; a concise account of the heathen deities; a collection of quotations and phrases from the Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish languages; a chronological table of remarkable events; and a list of men of genius and learning 1851, Oliver & Boyd in English	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
033 A dictionary of the English language 1848, Arthur Hall in English - 7th ed. revised and corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
034 Johnson's dictionary of the English language, in miniature: with the addition of 2500 words, not before inserted.... 1846, Henry Mozley & Sons in English	zzzz Not in Library
035 Johnson's English dictionary 1846, Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. in English - Boston stereotype ed.	zzzz Not in Library
036 Johnson's English dictionary 1844, Griffith and Simon in English	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
037 Todd's Johnson's dictionary of the English language, to which is added a vocabulary of Greek, Latin and scriptural proper names, divided into syllables and accentuated for pronunciation 1843, Printed for Longman, Brown and Co., T. Cadell, J.M. Richardson, Hatchard and Son, S. Bagster... in English	zzzz Not in Library
038 Johnson's dictionary. 1842, [s.n.] in English - [Diamond ed.]	zzzz Not in Library
039 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1840, Printed for Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin, Glasgow, Tegg, Dublin, also J. and S.A. Tegg, Sydney and Hobart Town. in English	zzzz Not in Library
040 A dictionary of the English Language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1837, Printed for T. Tegg, R. Griffin, Glasgow, Tegg, Dublin, also J.and S.A. Tegg, Sydney and Hobart Town in English	zzzz Not in Library
041 Johnson's Dictionary 1836, C.J. Hendee	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
042 Johnson's pocket dictionary of the English language. 1836, Allan Bell in English	zzzz Not in Library
043 Miniature edition of Johnson's Dictionary of the English language: with a variety of useful tables and lists. To which is added, by William Angus, a vocabulary of Greek, Latin, and scripture proper names ... 1832, Stirling & Kenney in English	zzzz Not in Library
044 A dictionary of the English Language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1831, Printed for Thomas Tegg, Richard Griffin, Glasgow and John Cumming, Dublin in English	zzzz Not in Library
045 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1828, Joseph Ogle Robinson in English	zzzz Not in Library
046 A dictionary of the English language. 1828, Robinson in English	zzzz Not in Library
047 A dictionary of the English language: together with a history of the language, and an Englishgrammar 1827, Longman and Co. in English - 2nd ed.	zzzz Not in Library
048 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar 1827, Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green in English - 2nd ed.	zzzz Not in Library
049 Todd's Johnson's dictionary of the English language, in miniature: [with] a copious vocabulary of Greek, Latin, and scriptural proper names 1826 in English	zzzz Not in Library
050 Johnson's dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. 1825, (s. n.) in English	aaaa Not in Library
051 Johnson's dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated ib their different significations by examples from the best writers.... 1825, (s. n.) in English	zzzz Not in Library
052 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. 1824, Printed for C. and J. Rivington, J. Scatcherd, J. Cuthell, J. Nunn, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Co... in English	zzzz Not in Library
053 A dictionary of the English Language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1822, Printed for C. and J. Offer, W. Allason, R. Akerman, J. Brumby... in English	zzzz Not in Library
054 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar 1822, Printed for G. and J. Offor in English	bbbb Read Listen
055 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. 1820, Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, Scatcherd and Letterman, J. Cuthell, Clarke and Sons, J. Nunn... in English	zzzz Not in Library
056 Johnson's dictionary of the English language in miniature; to which are added an alphabetical account of the heathen deities and a list of the cities, boroughs and market towns in England and Wales 1819, Printed for G. Sidney, W. Sharpe and J. Bumpus in English - New ed.	zzzz Not in Library
057 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar 1818, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in English	zzzz Not in Library
058 Dictionary of the English language...: together with a historyof the language and an English grammar 1818, [s.n.] in English	zzzz Not in Library
059 A dictionary of the English language 1818, Printed for Peacocks and Bampton in English - New ed.	zzzz Not in Library
060 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added, an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions 1817, M. Carey Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
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063 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1815, Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, J. Cuthell, Scatcherd and Letterman, G. Wilkie, W. Clarke and Sons... in English - 14th ed. corrected and revised, with considerable additions from the 8th ed. of original.	zzzz Not in Library
064 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found 1813, Johnson & Warner in English	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
065 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added, an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions. 1810, West & Blake Microform in English - 3rd American ed. / by the Rev. Joseph Hamilton.	zzzz Not in Library
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067 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1807, Printed for J. Johnson, W.J. and J. Richardson, R. Baldwin, F.C. and J. Rivington, J. Cuthell and Martin... in English - 12th ed. corrected and revised, with considerable additions from the 8th ed. of the original.	zzzz Not in Library
068 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1806, Printed for J. Johnson, W.J.and J. Richardson, R. Baldwin, F.C. and J. Rivington, T. Payne... in English - 9th ed. corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
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070 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions. 1806, Published by W. Andrews Microform in English - 2nd American ed. / by Joseph Hamilton.	zzzz Not in Library
071 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries, and inventions 1806, Published by Thomas & Whipple Microform in English - 2nd American ed. / by Joseph Hamilton	zzzz Not in Library
072 A dictionary of the English language: in which, the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings and authorised by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. 1805, Published by Jacob Johnson & Co.	zzzz Not in Library
073 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from their best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1805, Printed forLongman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, J. Johnson... in English - 9th ed. corrected and revised.	zzzz Not in Library
074 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added : an alphabetical account of the heathen deities : and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions 1804, Published by W.P. and L. Blake, E. Lincoln, printer in English - 1st American, from the 14th English ed	zzzz Not in Library
075 Johnson's Dictionary of the English language, in miniature: to which are added, An alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copious chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries and inventions 1804, W.P. and L. Blake Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
076 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1799, Printed for J. Johnson, C. Dilly, G.G. and J. Robinson, W.J. and J. Richardson, R. Baldwin... in English - 11th ed. corrected and revised, with considerable additions from the 8th ed. of the original.	zzzz Not in Library
077 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed a history of the language, and an English grammar 1799, Printed for J. Johnson [and 27 others] in English - The eighth edition, corrected and revised.	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
078 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works, they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1794, Printed for T. Longman, B. Law and Son, J. Dodsley, J. Robson, C. Dilly... in English - 10th ed.	zzzz Not in Library
079 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, ... Abstracted from the folio edition, by the author Samuel Johnson, A.M. To which is prefixed A grammar of the English language. ... 1792, printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and B. Cater - The eighth edition.	zzzz Not in Library
080 A dictionary of the English Language: in which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works theyare found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1790, Printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Longman, B. Law, J. Dodsley... in English - 9th ed.	zzzz Not in Library
081 A dictionary of the English language in which the words arededuced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1786, Printed ... by John Jarvis in English	zzzz Not in Library
082 A dictionary of the English language in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers, to which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar. 1785, Printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne, W. Owen, T. Longman... in English - 6th ed.	zzzz Not in Library
083 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers : to which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar 1785, J. F. And C. Rivington [etc.] - 6th ed.	bbbb Read Listen
084 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1783, Printed for W. Strahan, J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, W. Owen, T. Lowndes... in English - 7th ed. corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
085 A dictionary of the English language: to which the words are deduced fromtheir originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1778, Printed for W. Strahan, J.F. and C. Rivington, J. Hinton, L. Davis, W. Owen... in English - 6th ed. corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
086 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers. To which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar. By Samuel Johnson. In two volumes. ... 1777, printed for J. Mifflin - The fourth edition, revised by the author.	zzzz Not in Library
087 A dictionary of the English language....: intwo volumes. 1775, Thomas Ewing in English - 4th ed.	zzzz Not in Library
088 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found, abstracted from the Folio ed., to which is prefixed a grammar of the English language. 1770, Printed for W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, J. Hinton, T. Davis, Hawes, Clarke and Collins... in English - 4th ed. corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
089 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings, and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found. Abstracted from the folio edition, by the author Samuel Johnson, A.M. To which is prefixed, a grammar of the English language. In two volumes. ... 1770, printed for W. Strahan; J. and F. Rivington; J. Hinton; T. Davies; Hawes, Clarke, and Collins [and 21 others in London] - The fourth edition, corrected.	zzzz Not in Library
090 A dictionary of the English language: in which the words are deduced from their originals, explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found 1766, Printed for A. Millar - 3rd ed., corr.	bbbb Read Listen
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P R E F A C E.
It is the fate of those who toil at the lower employments of life, to be rather driven by the fear of' evil, than attracted by the prospect of good, to be exposed to censure, without hope of praise ; to be disgraced by miscarriage, or punished for neglect, where success would have been without applause, and diligence without reward.

Among these unhappy mortals is the writer of dictionaries, whom mankind have confidered, not as the pupil, but the slave of science, the pioneer of literature, doomed only to remove rubbish and clear obstructions from the paths through which Learning and Genius press forward to conquest and glory, without bestowing a smile on the humble drudge that facilitates their progress. Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach, and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few.

I have, notwithstanding this discouragement, attempted a Dictionary of the English language, which, while it was employed in the cultivation of every species of literature, has itself been hitherto neglected, suffered to spread, under the direction of chance, into wild exuberance ; resigned to the tyranny of time and fashion; and exposed to the corruptions of ignorance, and caprices of innovation.

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Johnson's dictionary of the English language

in which the words are deduced from their origin and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers.

by Samuel Johnson