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. useful for the adornment of our English tongue. Together with the definitions of all those terms that conduce to the understanding of any of the arts or sciences, viz. Theology, philosophy, logick, rhetorick, grammar, ethicks, law, magick, physick, chirurgery, anatomy, chymistry, botanicks, arithmetick, geometry, ... &c. To which are added, the significations of proper names, derived from the ancient or modern tongues; as also the very sum of all mythology and ancient history, deduced from the names of persons eminent in either; 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

Author/creator Phillips, Edward
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon : printed by W.R. for Robert Harford at the Angel in Cornhill, 1678.
Description[436] p.
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Uniform titleNew world of words
Variant title General English dictionary.
Variant title New world of words.
SeriesEarly English books online. ^A888680
General noteThe epistle dedicatory signed: Edward Phillips.
General noteAnother "fourth" edition of "The new world of English words" with a cancel title page.
General noteWith an added engraved title page, included in pagination.
General noteIncludes errata on b2v.
General noteIncludes advertisements at end.
General noteSignatures: pi¹ A² a⁴ b² ² A-3F⁴.
General noteReproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
References Wing (2nd ed.) P2072A.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1935:3)
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