A dictionary of the English language : in which the words are deduced from their originals, and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers ; to which are prefixed, a history of the language, and an English grammar / by Samuel Johnson.

Author/creator Johnson, Samuel
Other author Rivington, Charles, 1754-1831, printer.
Other author Rivington, James, 1724-1802, printer.
Other author Cook, Thomas, approximately 1744-1818, engraver.
Format Book
EditionThe seventh edition.
Publication InfoLondon : Printed for J.F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Payne and Son, W. Owen, T. Longman [and 21 others in London], MDCCLXXXV [1785].
Description[1150] p. : port. ; 46 cm. (fol.)
Subjects

Uniform titleDictionary of the English language
Spine title Johnson's dictionary.
General noteSignatures: [a]-k² B-9Z² [chi]¹ 2A-2"4A"² 2"4B"¹
General noteEngraved frontispiece (portrait of Samuel Johnson) by Thomas Cook from an original painting by Joshua Reynolds, published in 1787 (i.e., added after publication of the book).
References ESTC T 116652
References Alston, R.C. Engl. language, V 182
Genre/formEncyclopedias and dictionaries
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