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Jul 19, 2024 · Edward Phillips. (1630—1696) writer and biographer. Quick Reference. (1630–?96) Editor, lexicographer, and biographer, brother of John Phillips and nephew of John Milton, by whom he was educated. He was tutor to John Evelyn's son, then to Philip Herbert ... From: Phillips, Edward in The Oxford Companion to English Literature » Subjects: Literature.
Phillips included a comparatively large number of old words for which Speght was the main source. His selection was largely different from Bullokar’s and Cockeram’s. The principles behind his selection are difficult to detect; this is illustrated by the...
- Johan Kerling
- 1979
Jul 25, 2012 · A dictionary first published in 1658. This is the third edition printed in 1720. It is believed to contain about 38,000 words. This dictionary contains many foreign or unusual words, in addition to common words.
Dec 26, 2020 · PHILLIPS, EDWARD (1630–1696?), author, and nephew of Milton, born in August 1630 in the Strand, near Charing Cross, was son of Edward Phillips, secondary of the crown office in the court of chancery, by Ann, only sister of John Milton the poet. The father died in 1631.
EDWARD PHILLIPS (1630-1696), English author, son of Edward Phillips of the crown office in chancery, and his wife Anne, only sister of John Milton, the poet, was born in August 1630 in the Strand, London.
Compiled by Edward Phillips, Gent. John Kersey. J. Phillips, 1706 - English language - 711 pages. Preview this book » Selected pages. Table of Contents. Common terms and phrases.
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The sixth edition, revised, corrected, and improved; with the addition of near twenty thousand words, ... by J. K. Philobibl. ... Imprint London : printed for J. Phillips; H. Rhodes; and J. Taylor, 1706.
