This month was the 313th birthday of Samuel Johnson, the author of one of the most famous dictionaries in history. First published in 1755, the Dictionary of the English Language listed 40,000 words and took just over 8 years to compile. Aside from its sheer scope, it is infamous for its tongue-in-cheek definitions. Here are a select few. Can you help out with the meaning of Trolmydames? Find out more here 👉https://www.bl.uk/works/a-dictionary-of-the-english-language | British Library

$1,000 for a dictionary? Discover the fascinating story behind one of the most influential English dictionaries. Still curious? Read an article about Samuel Johnson's 1755 “Dictionary of the English Language”: https://www.newspapers.com/article/wausau-daily-herald-johnsons-dictionar/169780454/ | Newspapers.com

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