An American dictionary of the English language

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Title
"An American dictionary of the English language"
Statement of Responsibility
Noah Webster ; with an introduction by Mario Pei
Publisher
  • Johnson Reprint
Publication Year
  • 1970
Book size
29 cm

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Notes

On spine: A facsim. of Noah Webster's original 1828 ed

Original t.p. reads: 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. By Noah Webster, LL.D. New York, S. Converse, 1828

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