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Lexicon Tetraglotton, an English-French-Italian-Spanish Dictionary: Whereunto is Adjoined a Large Nomenclature of the Proper Terms (in All the Four) Belonging to Several Arts and Sciences, to Recreations, to Professions Both Liberal and Mechanick, &c. Divided Into Fiftie Two Sections; with Another Volume of the Choicest Proverbs in All the Said Toungs, (consisting of Divers Compleat Tomes)
This book is a detailed and extensive dictionary that covers English, French, Italian, and Spanish languages. It includes a broad nomenclature of terms related to various arts and sciences, as well as terms for recreational and professional activities. The dictionary is organized into fifty-two sections and also features a separate volume dedicated to the choicest proverbs in all four languages. more
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