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Samuel Johnson’s "A Dictionary of the English Language," first published in 1735 and reprinted in 1746, featured more than 40,000 entries and was considered the principal reference work for scholars, writers, and students in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its clear definitions, comprehensive coverage, and illustrative quotations established a standard for English lexicography that influenced subsequent dictionaries throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
First publish date: 1819
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Samuel Johnson
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