Anecdotes of the English language; chiefly regarding the local dialect of London and its environs; whence it will appear that the natives of the metropolis and its vicinities have not corrupted the language of their ancestors ; In a letter from Samuel Pegge ; to an old acquaintance [J. Nichols, the original editor] and co-fellow of the Society of antiquaries, London ; To which is added, a supplement to Grose's 'Provincial glossary' / [Samuel Pegge].

  • Pegge, Samuel, 1733-1800.
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Anecdotes of the English language; chiefly regarding the local dialect of London and its environs; whence it will appear that the natives of the metropolis and its vicinities have not corrupted the language of their ancestors ; In a letter from Samuel Pegge ; to an old acquaintance [J. Nichols, the original editor] and co-fellow of the Society of antiquaries, London ; To which is added, a supplement to Grose's 'Provincial glossary' / [Samuel Pegge]. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London : Printed by J.B. Nicholos and Son, 1844.

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xx, 410 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf ; (8vo)

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Provincial glossary

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The third edition /

Notes

Includes index
Notice of the life of Samuel Pegge: p. [vii]-xii
Testimonials: p. [xiv]-xx.

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