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, [...] 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; [...].
Edward Phillips (1630-1696)
Category
Books
Date
1678
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3047987
Summary
Bibliographic description
[436] p. . fol.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: K.2.. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819).. Binding: sprinkled calf; spine gilt; spine labelled: Phillips Dictionary.
Makers and roles
Edward Phillips (1630-1696)