Original Glossaries

Original Glossaries: And Glossaries With Fresh Additions (1876) by Walter William Skeat is a book that contains a collection of glossaries from various sources, including manuscripts, printed books, and other documents. The glossaries are arranged alphabetically and cover a wide range of topics, including medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, and dialectal words. The book includes original glossaries compiled by Skeat himself, as well as glossaries with fresh additions by other scholars. The glossaries provide definitions, etymologies, and usage examples for each word, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language.In addition to the glossaries, the book also includes a preface by Skeat, in which he discusses the importance of glossaries in the study of language and literature. He also provides some background on the sources used for the glossaries and the methods he used to compile them.Overall, Original Glossaries: And Glossaries With Fresh Additions is a comprehensive and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the English language. It is a must-read for anyone interested in linguistics, literature, or the history of the English language.Contains Cleveland Words, Supplementary, By J. C. Atkinson; An Alphabet Of Kenticisms, By S. Pegge; Surrey Provincialisms, By G. Leveson Gower; Oxfordshire Words, By Mrs. Parker; South-Warwickshire Words, By Mrs. Francis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.