Publisher's Synopsis
""A Glossary Of Obscure Words And Phrases In The Writings Of Shakespeare And His Contemporaries"" is a reference book written by Charles Mackay and first published in 1887. This book is designed to help readers understand the language used in the plays and writings of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. It contains over 14,000 entries, including archaic words, idioms, and expressions that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry providing a definition and examples of usage from the plays and writings of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. This glossary is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the language and culture of Elizabethan England.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.
