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"The Evolution of English Lexicography" was written by James Augustus Henry, Sir Murray and published in 1900. Scottish philologist and lexicographer who shaped the Oxford English Dictionary and studied regional dialects.

The Evolution of English Lexicography

1900

James Augustus Henry, Sir Murray

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The Evolution of English Lexicography

James Augustus Henry, Sir Murray

1900

The Evolution of English Lexicography, published in 1900 by Sir James Augustus Henry Murray, is a scholarly exploration of the history and development of English dictionaries. This lecture traces the transformation of lexicographic practices from early glossaries to comprehensive dictionaries, highlighting significant milestones such as Samuel Johnson's 18th-century work. Murray examines the impact of historical events, including the Norman Conquest, on the English language and its lexicography, emphasizing the role of dictionaries in understanding and preserving the language over time.