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An universal etymological English dictionary; : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue ... And also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... Together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases used in our ancient statutes, charters, writs ... and the etymology, and interpretation of the proper names of men, women, and remarkable places in Great-Britain ... To which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs ...

Title:An universal etymological English dictionary; : comprehending the derivations of the generality of words in the English tongue ... And also a brief and clear explication of all difficult words ... Together with a large collection and explication of words and phrases used in our ancient statutes, charters, writs ... and the etymology, and interpretation of the proper names of men, women, and remarkable places in Great-Britain ... To which is added, a collection of our most common proverbs ...
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Note:Printed for R. Ware, W. Innys and J. Richardson, J. and P. Knapton ... [and 10 others], 1753
  
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Subject:Dictionaries
Subject:English language -- 18th century -- Dictionaries
Subject:English language -- Dictionaries
Subject:Names, Geographical -- Great Britain
Subject:Names, Personal -- Great Britain -- Dictionaries
Subject:Proverbs
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