Etymology

<p>Nathan Bailey was a pioneering English lexicographer whose work laid the foundation for modern English dictionaries. His <em>An Universal Etymological English Dictionary</em> (1721) was a landmark text that greatly expanded the study of word origins and definitions. Bailey's approach emphasized the etymology of English words making his dictionary a vital tool for scholars and readers in the 18th century. His contributions significantly influenced later lexicographers including Samuel Johnson and helped shape the development of English language reference works.</p><p>This volume is a handy book containing exercises in the orthography derivation and classification of English words with an introduction and copious notes.</p>