A dictionary of the English language vs Entick's new spelling dictionary: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Grammar, Dictionaries, English language

Cover of A dictionary of the English language

A dictionary of the English language Samuel Johnson · 1747 ★★★★☆ 3.6 464 pages · ≈ 8 h 36 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Entick's new spelling dictionary

Entick's new spelling dictionary John Entick · 1787 492 pages · ≈ 9 h 07 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.

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