The Imperial dictionary of the English language

Book • 1882

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Mentioned by

Theo Von

, stating its publication date and its significance as one of the most influential dictionaries.

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the major project that made Johnson famous and secured him lasting recognition.

Mentioned as an enormous undertaking Samuel Johnson served as the editor of back in 1755.

Mentioned by

John Overholt

as Samuel Johnson's most famous work and a landmark in the evolution of lexicography.

Mentioned as the basis for the Century Dictionary, published in 1847.

Mentioned by the host when discussing Samuel Johnson's inclusion of playful entries in his dictionary.

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