1781 A New General English Dictionary; Peculiarly Calculated for the Use and Improvement of such as are Unacquainted with the Learned Languages. Together with a Supplement, of the Proper Names of the Most Noted Kingdoms, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Rivers throughout the known World.

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Leather Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

The eighteenth edition of this general English Dictionary launched by the lexicographer Thomas Dyche and completed by William Pardon. As well as technical words specific to disciplines such as botany, music, and surgery, the eighteenth century dictionary also includes a supplement of important proper nouns to the rear, including the names of significant towns, cities, rivers, kings and queens, poets, and philosophers. Prior owner's calligraphic ink inscription to the front pastedown, 'Thomas Hall. Anno Dond 1702'. Hall's name can also be found in black to the front board, but it is very faded.