An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words ... and also a brief and clear explication of all Difficult words ... relating to Anatomy, Botany, Physick, Pharmacy, Surgery, Chy-mistry, Philosophy, Divinity, Mathematicks ... together with a large collection and explication of words used in our ancient statutes ... and the Etymology, and Interpretation of the Proper Names of Men, Women, and remarkable Places in Great Britain: Also the Dialects of our different Counties. Also a Collection of our most common Proverbs, with their Explication and Illustration
The Twentieth edition to which are added, above 3000 words, interspersed in their proper places, none of which are to be found in any former edition of this book.
The Twentieth edition to which are added, above 3000 words, interspersed in their proper places, none of which are to be found in any former edition of this book.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for R. Ware, W. Innys and J. Richardson, J. and P. Knapton, T. and T. Longman, et al.,
Date of Publication
M, DCC, LXIV [1764].
Physical Description
944 unnumbered pages ; 22 cm (8vo)
Notes
"Philologos" in title after author's name is printed in Greek characters.
At foot of titlepage: price six shillings. A reissue, with errors on the titlepage corrected --ESTC T87509.
Signatures: piâ´ aâ´ B-6Câ´.
LHO copy wanting main title page.
Apparently from the personal libray of Yeates.
Book number 1039 not asssigned by Yeates.
Signature of John Yeates at top of dedication page.
English Short Title Catalog, ESTC
Alston,
Contents
Dedication, pi² -- Introduction, pi³ -- Abbreviations made use of in the following work, aâ´ (recto) -- Alphabets of the English, Saxon, Greek* and Hebrew Characters, paralleled for the Use of those who would acquaint themselves with Etymological Words, aâ´ (verso) -- An Universal Etymological English Dictionary: AND An Interpreter of Hard Words, [A-Z], Signatures B-6Câ´.
Fifth ed. published in 1968 under title: Cassell's new Latin dictionary.
Summary
Includes modern English idiom and current Latin spelling, general classical information, irregular plural forms, and quotations from ancient classical authors.
prepared under the superintendence of William Dwight Whitney ...
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Century Co.
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Physical Description
10 v. illus., maps. 31 cm.
Contents
v. 1-8. The Century dictionary ... --v. 9. The Century cyclopedia of names ... ed. by Benjamin E. Smith ... --v. 10. The Century atlas of the world, prepared under the superintendence of Benjamin E. Smith ...
A complete dictionary of the English language, both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a rhetorical grammar
The English Pennsylvania Dutch dictionary : a glossary of English words and expressions with their Pennsylvania Dutch equivalents : together with an illustrated compilation of many unique and fascinating facets of the wonderful Pennsylvania Dutch people and their historical background, including their culture and customs, arts and crafts, folklore and folkways
The law-French dictionary alphabetically digested : very useful for all young students in the common laws of England. To which is added, The law-Latin dictionary: being an alphabetical collection of such law-Latin words as are found in several authentic manuscripts, and printed books of precedents
Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-178).
Summary
"Formatted like a dictionary, the terms are listed in alphabetical order and cross-references when necessary. Besides terms related to deseases and their treatment, Dr. Jerger has included many terms related to myth and magic as they weave in and out of the healing arts."
Patrons may also want to consult "What did they mean by that? A dictionary of historical and genealogical terms old and new", LHO call number 929.1 D762.
Les termes de la ley : or, Certain difficult and obscure words and terms of the common and statute laws of this realm, now in use, expounded and explained
Corrected and enlarged, with the addition of many other words /
Place of Publication
In the Savoy [London]
Publisher
Printed by Eliz. Nutt and R. Gosling (assigns of E. Sayer) for R. Gosling at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleet-street,
Date of Publication
MDCCXXI [1721].
Physical Description
[4], 592 p. ; 21 cm. (8vo)
Notes
Anonymous. By John Rastell. Possibly translated by John Rastell's son William.
First published in 1527 as "Expositiones terminorum legum Anglorum."
Signatures: [A]² B-2Pâ¸.
Copy 2 has the initials L. T. K, 1774 at top of title page and signature of Jno. Yeates on back of front cover, and on front leaf and inscription "Jrai Rddai moddyybiy"; Binding is full blind-tooled decorated leather.
Jasper Yeates' Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at top of title page.
Book number 832 on both copies as asssigned by Yeates.
