nathan bailey

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Noun nathan bailey has 1 sense

Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey - English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
--₁ is a kind of lexicographer, lexicologist

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Nathan Bailey

Description:

Nathan Bailey was an English lexicographer and schoolmaster. He is best known for his dictionary, which was one of the most popular British dictionaries of the 18th century.

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Sense 1:

Noun: A renowned English lexicographer and schoolmaster of the 18th century.

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Sample Sentences:

1. Nathan Bailey's dictionary was widely used as a reference in the 18th century.

2. The students respected Nathan Bailey for his extensive knowledge and effective teaching methods.

3. The Nathan Bailey Dictionary provided valuable insights into the English language of that era.

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