Publisher's Synopsis
""A Glossary and Etymological Dictionary of Obsolete and Uncommon Words"" by William Toone is a comprehensive reference book that provides definitions and origins for words that are no longer commonly used in the English language. The book includes over 7,000 entries and covers a wide range of topics, including archaic terms from medieval and Renaissance literature, obscure scientific and medical terminology, and words from regional dialects and foreign languages. Each entry includes the word's definition, pronunciation, and etymology, along with examples of how it was used in historical texts. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars, writers, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language over time.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.
