Excerpt from Manipulus Vocabulorum: A Rhyming Dictionary of the English Language
N OT very long ago the reprinting of an old English Dic tionary would have been considered absurd, but now the great value of these works has become more fully recognized. They are the rocks in which the old words of our language are found fossilized, and until these books are brought completely within our reach, the publication of the Dictionary of Early English, which we all so much desire to see, must be postponed. A Dictionary arranged according to endings is especially likely to contain a number of words which are otherwise unregistered, for the rhyme must have naturally brought to the recollection of the compiler many words of frequent use in conversation, which had not found their way into books.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early rhyming dictionary. Compiled by the schoolmaster Peter Levins in 1570, it showcases the 16th-century English language and offers insights into pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The dictionary's entries are divided according to the final syllable, enabling quick reference for poets and writers seeking perfect rhymes. Beyond its practical use, the book provides a glimpse into the evolution of the English language and the challenges of communication during a period of significant linguistic change. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, historians, and anyone interested in the development of written English. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282256777_0
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