The New World of Words: Or Universal English Dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary compiled by Edward Phillips and first published in 1720. The dictionary contains over 40,000 words with their meanings, origins, and usage examples. It is considered one of the earliest English dictionaries and was widely used during the 18th century. The dictionary also includes a section on proper names, including notable people, places, and events. The New World of Words was an important contribution to the development of the English ...
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The New World of Words: Or Universal English Dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary compiled by Edward Phillips and first published in 1720. The dictionary contains over 40,000 words with their meanings, origins, and usage examples. It is considered one of the earliest English dictionaries and was widely used during the 18th century. The dictionary also includes a section on proper names, including notable people, places, and events. The New World of Words was an important contribution to the development of the English language and is still studied by linguists and historians today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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