Robert Cawdrey , John Simpson
The First English Dictionary 1604: Robert Cawdrey's 'A Table Alphabeticall'
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851243884
- author:
- Robert Cawdrey , John Simpson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Bodleian Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Robert Cawdrey's A Table Alphabeticall is a unique and fascinating piece of linguistic history. First published in 1604, this dictionary was Robert Cawdrey's attempt to create an in-depth guide for those who were not familiar with the complexities of the English language. Cawdrey's dictionary features over 2,500 words and their first-ever definitions, offering a glimpse into the cultural mores and everyday life of early modern England. From the definition of "geometrie" as "the art of measuring the earth", to the description of a "concubine" as a "harlot, or light huswife", this dictionary provides an intriguing insight into the language and customs of the time. This edition, prepared from the sole surviving copy of the first printing, is a rare opportunity to explore one of the earliest English dictionaries.
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