An edition of An American dictionary of the English language (1828)

An American dictionary of the English language

intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. To which are prefixed, an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe, and a concise grammar of the English language.

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An edition of An American dictionary of the English language (1828)

An American dictionary of the English language

intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. To which are prefixed, an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe, and a concise grammar of the English language.

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An American dictionary of the English language.
1865, Merriam
- Thoroughly rev., and greatly enl. and improved / by Chauncey A. Goodrich and Noah Porter.
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An American dictionary of the English language: containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto, the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo ...
1860, G. and C. Merriam
in English - Rev. and enl. / by Chauncey A. Goodrich.
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An American dictionary of the English language: containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in ... quarto : the entire correctons and improvements of the second edition in ... octavo : to which is prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection, of the languages of western asia and Europe, with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed
1857, G. and C. Merriam
in English
Cover of: An American dictionary of the English language
An American dictionary of the English language: containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition ... quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in ... octavo; to which is prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin, history, and connection, of the languages of western Asia and Europe, with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed.
1848, G. and C. Merriam
in English
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An American dictionary of the English language: exhibiting the origin, orthography, pronunciation, and definitions of words
1845, Harper
in English - Rev. ed. ; with an appendix, containing all the additional words in the last edition of the larger work.
Cover of: An American dictionary of the English language
An American dictionary of the English language: intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general usage, or to just principles of analogy. III. Accurate and discriminating definitions, with numerous authorities and illustrations. To which are prefixed, an introductory dissertation on the origin, history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe, and a concise grammar of the English language.
1828, S. Converse
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November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Edited without comment.
November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Added Web Location for Vol 1 & 2 in "Table of Contents" as it was too long to add in previous location
November 2, 2013 Edited by Star Gazon Added Web Location to Find Vol 1 & 2 in "Description of this Edition"
March 22, 2013 Edited by Monte J. Shaffer I am looking for volume 2, it says in two volumes, but it stops at the letter I
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