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An alphabetical explication of some terms and phrases which occur in scripture, in hymns and psalms, and other books of devotion, intended To promote the Pleasure and Profit of those who use them. By a Warm Well-Wisher to the Interests of genuine Christianity.
Cappe, Newcome, 1733-1800.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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An inquiry in the scripture meaning of the word satan, and its synonymous terms, the devil, or The adversary and the wicked-one. Wherein also the notions concerning devils, or demons, are brought down to the standard of scripture. The whole interspersed with remarks on various terms, passages, and phrases in the old and new testaments: and undertaken with a view to illustrate the scriptures, and to separate the word of God from the doctrines and traditions of men.
Barker, Thomas, 1722-1809.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Archives and manuscripts
"Jargon Buster" guide to financial terms
Date: c.2000sReference: WT/B/6/3/3Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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A medical vocabulary : being an explanation of all terms and phrases used in the various departments of medical science and practice, giving their derivation, meaning, application, and pronunciation, intended specially as a book of reference for the student / by R.G. Mayne and J. Mayne.
Mayne, Robert Gray, 1808-1868.Date: 1875- Books
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A nomenclature; or dictionary, in English, French, Spanish, and German, of the principle articles manufactured in this kingdom; more particularly those in the hardware and cutlery trades; the goods imported and exported, and nautical terms. Interspersed with Phrases Peculiar to Trade and Commerce in General, &c. &c. By Daniel Lobo, Notary Publick, and Translator of the Modern Languages.
Lobo, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Selecta è præscriptis = selections from physicians' prescriptions : containing lists of the terms, phrases, contractions and abbreviations used in prescriptions, with explanatory notes ... and a series of abbreviated prescriptions illustrating the use of the preceding terms to which is added a key, containing the prescriptions in an unabbreviated form, with a literal translation, for the use of medical and pharmaceutical students / by Jonathan Pereira.
Pereira, Jonathan, 1804-1853.Date: 1873- Books
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A comprehensive medical dictionary : containing the pronunciation, etymology, and signification of the terms made use of in medicine and the kindred sciences / with an appendix, comprising a complete list of all the more important articles of the materia medica, arranged according to their medicinal properties; also an explanation of the Latin terms and phrases occurring in anatomy, pharmacy, etc.; together with the necessary directions for writing Latin prescriptions, etc., etc.
Thomas, Joseph, 1811-1891.Date: 1875- Books
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A new canting dictionary: Comprehending All the terms, Antient and Modern, Used in the Several tribes of Gypsies, Beggars, Shoplifters, Highwaymen, Foot-Pads, and all other Clans of Cheats and Villains. Interspersed With Proverbs, Phrases, Figurative Speeches, &c. Being a Complete Collection of all that has been publish'd of that Kind. With very large Additions of Words never before made Publick. Detecting, under each Head or Order, the several Tricks or Pranks made use of by Varlets of all Denominations; and therefore Useful for all Sorts of People (especially Travellers and Foreigners) to enable them to secure their Money and preserve their Lives. With a Preface, giving an Account of the Original, Progress, &c. of the Canting Crew; and recommending Methods for diminishing these Varlets, by better Employment of the Poor. To which is Added, A complete Collection of Songs in the Canting Dialect.
Date: 1725- Books
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An introduction to the Italian grammar; with examples taken from the best authors, and copious notes: together with the definition and etymology of the grammatical terms. To which are added, a vocabulary of Words, Divided according to the several Parts of Speech; a collection of phrases; and a few miscellaneous remarks of the best authors on translation in general, and on pronunciation. The Whole on a Plan quite familiar and new, adapted to every Capacity. By Francesco Sastres.
Sastres, Francesco.Date: [1775]- Books
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Mathematicks made easie, or a mathematical dictionary, explaining the terms of art and difficult phrases used in arithmetick, geometry, astronomy, astrology, and other mathematical sciences, ... With an appendix, ... By Jos. Moxon ... The third edition corrected and much enlarged with the definition, explanation, nature and meaning of the principal mathematical instruments, ... By J. Moxon, and Tho. Tuttell ...
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691.Date: 1700 [1701]- Books
Dictionary of foreign phrases and classical quotations : comprising 14,000 idioms, proverbs, maxims, mottoes, technical words and terms, and press allusions from the works of the great writers in Latin, French, Italian, Greek, German, Spanish, Portuguese, alphabetically arranged, with English translations and equivalents / edited, with notes, by Hugh Percy Jones, B.A.
Date: 1918- Books
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A military dictionary, or, Explanation of the several systems of discipline of different kinds of troops, infantry, artillery, and cavalry : the principles of fortification, and all the modern improvements in the science of tactics : comprising the pocket gunner, or little bombadier ; the military regulations of the United States ; the weights, measures, and monies of all nations ; the technical terms and phrases of the art of war in the French language ; particularly adapted to the use of the military institutions of the United States / by William Duane, late lieutenant colonel in the Army of the United States, and author of the American military library.
Duane, William, 1760-1835.Date: 1810- Books
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M. T. Cicero de oratore. Or, his three dialogues upon the character and qualifications of an orator translated into English. With notes Historical and Explanatory, and an introductory preface. To which is added, An explanation of the terms and phrases used by the Author, Alphabetically digested. By William Guthrie, Translator of the Orations, and carefully revis'd.
Cicero, Marcus Tullius.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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The new and complete dictionary of the German and English languages composed chiefly after the German dictionaries of Mr. Adelung and of Mr. Schwan. Every German word being rendered into proper English and thoroughly enriched with phrases and terms of arts of sciences: a work, which will be useful and even indispensible, and therefore welcome to all such as have a mind to translate or read the works of either of the other two languages, elaborated by John Ebers. ...
Ebers, Johannes, 1742-1818.Date: 1796-99- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, A copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction, equipment, furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different situations; together with separate views of their masts, sails, yards, and rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different Situations: Together with separate Views of their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, Author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping in different Situations; Together with separate Views of their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, Author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, A copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction, equipment, furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different situations; together with separate views of their masts, sails, yards, and rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, author of the Shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]- Books
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An universal dictionary of the marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction, equipment, furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations of a ship. Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different Situations; Together with separate Views of their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer, author of the shipwreck.
Falconer, William, 1732-1769.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The trial of Sir Hugh Palliser, vice-admiral of the blue squadron, at a court-martial, held on board His Majesty's ship the Sandwich, in Portsmouth Harbour, on Monday, April 19th, 1779. Before Vice-Admiral Derby, President; for disobedience of orders, and neglect of duty. To which is prefixed a glossary of the technical terms and sea phrases used in the course of the trial.
Palliser, Hugh, Sir, 1723-1796.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
Pashas, begs, and effendis : a historical dictionary of titles and terms in the Ottoman Empire / Gustav Bayerle.
Bayerle, Gustav.Date: 1997- Books
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An introduction to the art of fortification. Containing draughts of all the common works used in military architecture, and of the Machines and Utensils employed in Attacks and Defences; with Brief References for their Explanation. Also, a military dictionary, wherein The said Works and Machines are not only more fully described, but all the other Technical Terms and Phrases made use of in the Science of War, are distictly explained.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The physician's prescription book : containing lists of terms, phrases, contractions and abbreviations, used in prescriptions, with explanatory notes : also the grammatical construction of prescriptions, etc., etc. : to which is added a key, containing the prescriptions in an unabbreviated form with a literal translation : intended for the use of medical and pharmaceutical students / by Jonathan Pereira.
Pereira, Jonathan, 1804-1853.Date: 1857- Books
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A vocabulary of sea phrases and terms of art used in seamanship and naval architecture. In two parts. I. English and French II. French and English. Carefully collected from the best Authorities written and oral, aided by a long and intimate Acquaintance with the nautical Language of both Countries; and containing all the Orders necessary for working a Ship, and carrying on the Duty on board, as well at Sea as in Port. By a captain of the British navy. ...
Captain of the British Navy.Date: 1799- Books
The practical home physician and encyclopedia of medicine : a guide for the household management of disease giving the history, cause, means of prevention, and symptoms of all diseases of men, women and children and most approved methods of treatment, with plain instructions for the care of the sick full and accurate directions for treating wounds, injuries, poisons, &c. free from technical terms and phrases, and writtenin plain English, by men who have had great experience, and are acknowledged authorities in their various departments also a concise account of the structure and functions of the human body, hygiene and rules of health / written by Henry M. Lyman [and others].
Date: [1884?]