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Dr. WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY 



OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. 



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 published in England contain the Derivations and Etymolo- 

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WEBSTER'S GUINEA DICTIONARY 



OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Thoroughly revised and improved 

 by CnArNCEY A. GOODKICH, D.D., LL.D., and NOAH TORTEB, D.D., 

 of Yale College. 

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 pronunciation of each word Is indicated by 

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5. The Orthography is based as far as 

 possible on Fixed Principles. In all cases 

 of doubt an alternative spelling is given. 



explanation of which a Dictionary is most 

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2. Accuracy of Definition. In this 



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 were most valuable, in correcting the faulty 

 and redundant definitions of Dr. Johnson, 

 which had previously been almost univer- 

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 the definitions have been carefully and 

 methodically analysed by W- G. Webster, 

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 with the assistance and under the super- 

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3. Scientific and Technical Terms. 



In order to secure the utmost completeness 

 and accuracy of definition, this department 

 has been subdivided among eminent 

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 Prof. Lyman, &c. 



4. Etymology. The eminent philo- 

 logist, Dr. C. F. MAHN, has devoted five 

 years to perfecting this department. 



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 throw light on the definitions, or pos- 

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 language. 



8. The Synonyms. These are sub- 

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