The nevv vvorld of vvords: . or, a universal English dictionary. Containing the proper significations and derivations of all words from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Dutch, Saxon, &c. as now made use of in 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, physick, chirurgery, anatomy, ... To which is added, the interpretations of proper names, derived from the ancient and modern tongues; as also the very sum of all mythology and history, deduced from the names of persons eminent in either; and likewise the geographical discriptions of the chief countries and cities in the world, especially of these three nations. Collected and published by E.P.
Edward Phillips (1630-1696)
Category
Books
Date
1696
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 3102653
Summary
Bibliographic description
[last leaf 5I2] . fol.. Provenance: Contemporary manuscript inscription on title page: Thos. Mills. eighteenth-century armorial bookplate on front pastedown: Francis Bushe. Eighteenth-century manuscript inscription on rear flyleaf: Valentine Correy Londini Lilly Court.. Binding: Seventeenth-century full panelled calf; rebacked; half of spine replaced.
Makers and roles
Edward Phillips (1630-1696)