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An universal etymological English dictionary : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue... And also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... Together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases us'd in our ancient statutes, charters, writs ... and the etymology and interpretation of the proper names of men, women, and remarkable places in Great Britain ... To which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs
Bailey, N (1742)
1731
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The universal etymological English dictionary : containing an additional collection of words (not in the first volume) with their explications and etymologies... Also an explication of hard and technical words, or terms, in all arts and sciences ... Illustrated with above five hundred cuts ... Likewise a collection and explanation of words and phrases us'd in our ancient charters, statues [sic], writs ... To which is added, an additional collection of proper names of persons and places in Great Britain ... Vol. II
Bailey, N (1742)
1731
Statement of responsibility follows edition statement. Although called Vol. II, this is a supplement to the author's An universal etymological English dictionary. Cf. Alston, R.C. Engl. language. ...