The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary. : Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, Dutch, Saxon, &c. ... Together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which are added, the significations of proper names, ... as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history, ... and likewise the geographical discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words in the above-mentioned terms, a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With an appendix of several words thought fit to be added &c. As also a collection of such affected or barbarous words as are advis'd to be cautiously or not at all us'd. ... Collected and published by E.P.
1678
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The nevv vvorld of vvords. Or a general English dictionary. : Containing the proper significations, and etymologies of all words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Brittish, Dutch, Saxon, &c. ... Together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, ... To which are added, the significations of proper names, ... as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history, ... and likewise the geographical discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world; ... The fourth edition. Containing besides an addition of several thousand words in the above-mentioned terms, a brief view of the most eminent persons of the ancients, ... With an appendix of several words thought fit to be added &c. As also a collection of such affected or barbarous words as are advis'd to be cautiously or not at all us'd. ... Collected and published by E.P.
Uniform title
New world of words
Created/published
London : Printed by W.R. for Obadiah Blagrave at the Bear in St. Pauls Church-yard, near the little North door, 1678.
Description
[436] p. ; (fol.)
Associated name
Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696? author.
Note
An edition of: The new world of English words.
E.P. = Edward Phillips.
With an added engraved title page (pi1).
Includes errata page.
Includes advertisements.
Signatures: pi² A² a⁴ b² A-3F⁴.
E.P. = Edward Phillips.
With an added engraved title page (pi1).
Includes errata page.
Includes advertisements.
Signatures: pi² A² a⁴ b² A-3F⁴.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), P2072
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R8254
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R8254
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
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P2072 (folio)
Folger-specific note
129571. Manuscript markings on t.p. Provenance: anonymous engraved armorial bookplate (motto "fidus et audax") identified as Viscount Lismore of Shanbally [family name O'Callaghan] in Folger card catalog; engraved bookplate of Frederick W. Dau; bookseller's label of William Salloch. N.Y