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THIS little work, since the publication of the first edition, edited by the late Mr. James Donald, has had deservedly a very extensive circulation. It is just the book to have at one's elbow for constant reference, handy, clearly printed, fairly full, and thoroughly trustworthy. This new edition has evidently been so thoroughly revised by Dr. Findlater, as to be virtually a new work. The selection of words has been made with great discrimination, the definitions are clear and comprehensive, and the etymologies up to the latest results of linguistic research. The dictionary contains a large number of scientific terms, though there are one or two others that we think ought to have found a place. The dictionary is the best of its class; the appendix contains much useful information, including a table of the Metric System.
Chambers's Etymological Dictionary of the English Language.
A new and thoroughly revised edition. Edited by Andrew Findlater (Edinburgh: W. and R. Chambers, 1882.)
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[Book Reviews]. Nature 26, 7 (1882). https://doi.org/10.1038/026007c0
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