“As any custom is disused, the words that expressed it must perish with it; as any opinion grows popular, it will innovate speech in the same proportion as it alters practice.”
Quote by Samuel Johnson
Work
A Dictionary of the English Language in which the Words are Deduced from Their Originals, and Illustrated in Their Different Significations by Examples from the Best Writers, to which are Prefixed, a History of the Language and an English Grammar
This book is a detailed dictionary that not only lists words but also explains their etymology and illustrates their usage with examples from prominent English authors. It begins with a historical account of the English language and concludes with a section on English grammar. more
Author
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more
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