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The new pocket dictionary of the French and English languages. In two parts. I. French and English. II. English and French. Containing All Words of general Use, and authorized by the best Writers. As Also Distinguishing the several Parts of Speech, with the Gender of Nouns in the French Language. To which are added, The Accents of the English Words, for the Use of Foreigners; and an Alphabetical List of the most common Christian Names, with their Significations from the original Languages. Carefully compiled from the most approved Dictionaries, French and English, particularly from that of the Royal Academy at Paris. By Thomas Nugent, LL.D. The second edition, greatly improved, with the Addition of upwards of Thirteen Thousand Words, besides a very useful Supplement, containing the Names of the most remarkable Empires, Kingdoms, States, Islands, Provinces, Cities, Mountains, Seas, Gulphs, Straits, Rivers, &c. The Names of ancient and modern Nations; together with the Names of remarkable Men, Women, Surnames of Sovereigns, &c. both in French and English; which will prove of great Use to those who read or translate History, Geography, Mythology, Poetry, &c. and are not to be found in any other French and English Dictionaries now extant. By J. S. Charrier, Teacher of the French Language, Geography, and the Use of the Globes.
Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772.Date: 1774- Books
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The new pocket dictionary of the French and English languages. In two parts. I. French and English. II. English and French. Containing All Words of general Use, and authorised by the best Writers. As also The several Parts of Speech-The Genders of the French Nouns-The Accents of the English Words-The Naval and Military Terms-The new French Calendar-Two Alphabetical Lists of the most usual Christian and Proper Names, and of the most remarkable Places in the World. Carefully compiled from the most approved Dictionaries, French and English, particularly from that of the Royal Academy at Paris. By Thomas Nugent, LL.D.
Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772.Date: M.DCC.XCIX. [1799]- Books
Encyclopaedic visions : scientific dictionaries and enlightenment culture / Richard Yeo.
Yeo, Richard R., 1948-Date: 2001- Books
A guide to foreign language grammars and dictionaries / edited by A.J. Walford.
Date: 1967- Books
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The complete system of the French language; or a Course of Grammatical Observations, wherein the Great Deficiencies of Former Grammars, and Even Dictionaries, are Supplied; The numerous Examples so fully illustrated, and the Phrases so properly selected, that a diligent Person, desirous of learning French, may, with very little other Assistance, be able to write it with the greatest Accuracy and Elegance, as well as speak it with a just Pronunciation, in much less time than heretofore. By Nicholas Salmon, Author of ̀̀a Footstep to the French Language;'' Which is an Introduction to the present Work.
Salmon, Nicholas.Date: [1788]- Books
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A grammatical dictionary, containing the heteroclites of the Latin tongue, collected from the classicks themselves; in which The gross Mistake of our Dictionaries in the Names of Diseases, Drugs, and Plants, are corrected, and their Omissions supply'd. With an appendix, containing observations upon some passages in Horace, which are imitated or translated from Homer, and Explanations upon others, that have either been most notoriously mistaken or shamefu ly overlookt by the greatest Scholiasts upon that Glor ous Poet; which will both instruct the Scholar and surprize the Critick. In a letter to the Reverd and most Learned Dr. Freind. By Samuel Shaw, M. D. Author of the Syntax for the Use of Tamworth School.
Shaw, Samuel, 1666-1730.Date: 1726- Books
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Cyclopædia: or, an universal dictionary of arts and sciences; Containing The Definitions of the Terms, And Accounts of The Things signify'd thereby, In the several Arts, Both Liberal and Mechanical, And the several Sciences, Human and Divine: The Figures, Kinds, Properties, Productions, Preparations, and Uses, of Things Natural and Artificial; The Rise, Progress, and State of Things Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, and Commercial: With the several Systems, Sects, Opinions, &c. among Philosophers, Divines, Mathematicians, Physicians, Antiquaries, Criticks, &c. The Whole intended as a Course of Antient and Modern Learning. Compiled from the best Authors, Dictionaries, Journals, Memoirs, Transactions, Ephemerides, &c. in several Languages. In two volumes. By E. Chambers Gent. Volume the First.
Chambers, Ephraim, approximately 1680-1740.Date: M.DCC.XXVIII. [1728]- Books
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General French and English dictionary, newly composed from the French dictionaries of the French Academy ... / from the English dictionaries of Johnson, Webster ... etc.
Spiers, A. (Alexander), 1807-1869Date: 1849- Books
Discovery in haste : English medical dictionaries and lexicographers 1547 to 1796 / Roderick McConchie.
McConchie, R. W. (Roderick W.)Date: [2019]- Books
Biographical dictionaries and related works : an international bibliography of collective biographies ... / Robert B. Slocum.
Slocum, Robert B.Date: 1967- Books
Renaissance dictionaries : English-Latin and Latin-English / by DeWitt T. Starnes.
Starnes, DeWitt T. (DeWitt Talmage), 1888-1967.Date: 1954- Books
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A new and compendious dictionary. French and English. Drawn from the best modern dictionaries, and politest writers, and contracted into a manual. By Mr. Ozell.
Ozell, John, -1743.Date: MDCCXVII. [1717]- Books
Alphabetical lives : scientific biography in historical dictionaries and encyclopaedias / Richard Yeo.
Yeo, RichardDate: 1996- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and Terms used in the law; And also the Whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from all Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. To which is annexed, a table of References to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob, gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCXXXIII [1733]- Books
A short-title list of subject dictionaries of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries : as aids to the history of ideas / [Giorgio Tonelli].
Tonelli, Giorgio, 1941-Date: 1971- Books
Biographical dictionaries and related works : an international bibliography of more than 16,000 collective biographies ... / Robert B. Slocum, editor.
Slocum, Robert B.Date: [1986], ©1986- Books
Classical myth and legend in Renaissance dictionaries : a study of Renaissance dictionaries in their relation to the classical learning of contemporary English writers / by DeWitt T. Starnes and Ernest William Talbert.
Starnes, DeWitt T. (DeWitt Talmage), 1888-1967.Date: [1973, ©1955]- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from all Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. The second edition corrected, with large additions. To which is annexed, a table of references to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; as also the law and practice, Under The Proper Heads and Titles: together with such learning as explains the history and antiquity of the law; our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from All Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Commentaries, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. Adapted to the Use of Barristers, Students and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, and other Gentlemen, &c. The tenth edition. With great additions and improvements, from the latest Reports and Statutes to this Time. Also many New Titles, not in any other Work of the Kind. Originally compiled by Giles Jacob. Now corrected and greatly enlarged by Owen Ruffhead and J. Morgan, Esquires.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: M,DCC,LXXIII. [1773]- Books
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A catalogue of books and other articles, sold by B. Seeley, bookseller in Buckingham. Bible and common prayer books in all sizes, and in all kinds of binding. Testaments, Psalters, primers, horn books, and all other sorts of school books; with variety of little books of entertainment for children. Dictionaries of all kinds. Duty of man, week's preparation, and all other books of devotion. All sorts of modern books in divinity, history, physic, travels, poetry, &c. either in English, or other languages. And all new books and pamphlets as they come out, may be had in a few days by giving proper orders as above, and at the same price as in London. Money for any library or parcel of books.
Seeley, B., active 1747-1776.Date: 1756]- Books
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A dictionary of the English language, answering at once the purposes of rhyming, spelling, and pronouncing. On a Plan not hitherto attempted. In which, I. The whole Language is arranged according to its Terminations. II. Every Word is explained and divided into Syllables exactly as pronounced. III. Words liable to a Double Pronunciation are fixed in their True Sound, by a Rhyme. IV. Many Words of established Usage, not to be found in our best Dictionaries, are inserted, and more technical Terms than in any Dictionary, except Chambers's. To which is prefixed A copious Introduction to the various Uses of the Work, with critical and practical Observations on Orthography, Syllabication, Pronunciation, and Rhyme; And for the purposes of poetry is added an index of allowable rhymes. With Authorities for their Usage from our best Authors. By J. Walker, Author of the General Idea of a Pronouncing Dictionary.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1775- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with Such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the history and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from All Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. The sixth edition. The Law-Proceedings being done into English, with Great Additions and Improvements, to this Time. To which is annexed, A Table of References to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob, Gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with Such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from All Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. The fourth edition corrected, with farther large Additions, and the Law-Proceedings done into English. To which is annexed, A Table of References to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob, gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing, the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law, and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with Such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from All Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. The fifth edition, with great additions and improvements, and the Law-Proceedings done into English. To which is annexed, a table of references to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob, gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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A new law-dictionary: containing the interpretation and definition of words and terms used in the law; and also the whole law and the practice thereof, Under all the Heads and Titles of the same. Together with Such Informations relating thereto, as Explain the History and Antiquity of the Law, and our Manners, Customs, and Original Government. Collected and Abstracted from All Dictionaries, Abridgments, Institutes, Reports, Year-Books, Charters, Registers, Chronicles, and Histories, Published to this Time. And fitted for the Use of Barristers, Students, and Practisers of the Law, Members of Parliament, and other Gentlemen, Justices of Peace, Clergymen, &c. The seventh edition. The Law-Proceedings being done into English, with Great Additions and Improvements, to this Time. To which is annexed, A Table of References to all the Arguments and Resolutions of the Lord Chief Justice Holt; In the several Volumes of the Reports. By Giles Jacob, gent.
Jacob, Giles, 1686-1744.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]