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 is 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

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 is 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 / by Noah Webster.

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Main Author: Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
Corporate Author: Pforzheimer Bruce Rogers Collection (Library of Congress)
Other Authors: Howe, Hezekiah, 1775-1838
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : S. Converse, 1828
Subjects:
English language > Dictionaries.
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