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ENG 361: History of the English Language: Primary Sources

The Dictionaries

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. Londo
Call Number: Also available in print at GEN COLL FOLIO PE1620 .J6 1755
An American dictionary of the English language: intended to exhibit, I. The origin, affinities, and primary signification of English words, as far as they have been ascertained. II. The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words, according to general
Call Number: Reference Collection PE1625 .W3 1828ab

Oxford English Dictionary
The definitive dictionary of the English Language, including comprehensive etymologies, first date of usage noted by excerpt from attributed author. Incomparable.