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A Dictionary of the English Language

A Dictionary of the English Language, sometimes published as Johnson's Dictionary, was published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson. It is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language.

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Author
Samuel Johnson
Publication date
15 April 1755
Publisher
consortium
Language
English
Pages
2348
Publication place
Great Britain

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