History of Dictionaries
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Who invented the word 'dictionary'?

  • John of Garland (correct)
  • Robert Cawdrey
  • Thomas Blount
  • Samuel Johnson

    • What was the first purely English alphabetical dictionary?

  • Glossographia
  • The New World of English Words
  • Elementarie
  • A Table Alphabeticall (correct)

    • In what year was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published?

  • 1582
  • 1656
  • 1755 (correct)
  • 1604

    • What was a major contribution of Johnson's dictionary?

    <p>It featured textual references for most words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published 'Glossographia'?

    <p>Thomas Blount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dictionaries was a copy of another work?

    <p>The New World of English Words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial compensation did Johnson receive for creating his dictionary?

    <p>1,500 guineas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant need led to the creation of a standardized dictionary in the 18th century?

    <p>Rising literacy rates and printed materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many words did Richard Mulcaster's 'Elementarie' contain?

    <p>8,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Elementarie published?

    <p>1582</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did it take Samuel Johnson to complete his dictionary?

    <p>Seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the innovations introduced by Samuel Johnson in his dictionary?

    <p>Multiple definitions for words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dictionary project did Noah Webster start in 1807?

    <p>An American Dictionary of the English Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant number of words did Webster's dictionary published in 1828 contain?

    <p>70,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which translation was the first complete English Bible translation?

    <p>John Wycliffe's Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the King James Version published?

    <p>1611</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Oxford University Press begin publishing the Oxford English Dictionary?

    <p>1884</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work was Noah Webster known for?

    <p>A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Bible translation was produced between 1557 and 1560?

    <p>Geneva Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who translated the Bible from original Greek and Hebrew sources?

    <p>William Tyndale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of Samuel Johnson's dictionary?

    <p>It featured literary quotations from esteemed authors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dictionary was published first in the United States?

    <p>A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the first complete English Bible translation in 1382?

    <p>John Wycliffe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many entries did Samuel Johnson's dictionary contain?

    <p>42,773 entries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the Oxford English Dictionary when it began publication?

    <p>It was created collaboratively by numerous scholars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dictionary is often associated with the mobile application Merriam-Webster?

    <p>Webster's Dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which translation of the Bible followed closely after the first major English Bible translation?

    <p>Coverdale Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the complete Oxford English Dictionary get published?

    <p>1928</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project did Noah Webster begin in 1807?

    <p>American Dictionary of the English Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one feature of the King James Version of the Bible when it was published?

    <p>It was published in 1611.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Richard Mulcaster's 'Elementarie' in 1582?

    <p>It was a non-alphabetical list of words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dictionary was created by Robert Cawdrey in 1604?

    <p>A Table Alphabeticall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant milestone did Samuel Johnson achieve in 1755?

    <p>He established the standard for spelling and usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main contribution of Thomas Blount's 'Glossographia' published in 1656?

    <p>It contained over 10,000 words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the publication of Oxford Dictionary in e-book form?

    <p>It made dictionary access more accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Samuel Johnson receive financial support for his dictionary project?

    <p>With sponsorship from private booksellers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between Edward Phillips' work and Thomas Blount's 'Glossographia'?

    <p>Phillips published a copy of Blount's work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key reason for the rising need for a standardized dictionary in the 18th century?

    <p>The growth of printed materials and literacy rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of 'A Table Alphabeticall' when it was published?

    <p>It featured an alphabetical arrangement of words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dictionary' signify in its historical context as invented by John of Garland?

    <p>A systematic alphabetical arrangement of words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dictionary History

    • Earliest use of "dictionary" by John of Garland in 1220.
    • Richard Mulcaster's "Elementarie" (1582) – non-alphabetical list of 8,000 words.
    • Robert Cawdrey's "A Table Alphabeticall" (1604) - first purely English alphabetical dictionary.
    • Thomas Blount’s "Glossographia" (1656) – sophisticated work with etymologies (over 10,000 words).
    • Edward Phillips' "The New World of English Words" (1658) – a copy of Blount's work.
    • Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" (1755) – first reliable dictionary; used for over 150 years. Commissioned by Robert Dodsley and Thomas Longman for 1,500 guineas (£310,000 today or ~3 crore Rupees).
    • Johnson's dictionary took 7 years to complete.
    • Included 42,773 entries, 114,000 quotations from respected authors.
    • Incorporated multiple definitions, etymologies (sometimes inaccurate), and witty definitions.
    • Oxford English Dictionary publication began in 1884 (12 volumes published in 1928).
    • Noah Webster's "A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language" (1806) – first American dictionary.
    • Webster's "An American Dictionary of the English Language" (1828) – 70,000 words, including 12,000 never before included.
    • G&C Merriam Webster Co. acquired Websters dictionary in 1843.
    • Merriam-Webster acquired by Encyclopedia Britannica in 1964.

    English Bible Translations

    • Venerable Bede's translation of John's Gospel (735 CE).
    • John Wycliffe's Bible (1382) – first complete English Bible translation (from Latin Vulgate).
    • William Tyndale – pivotal translator from original Greek and Hebrew.
    • Coverdale Bible (1535)
    • Matthew's Bible (1537)
    • The Great Bible (1539)
    • Geneva Bible (1557-1560)
    • Bishop's Bible (1568)
    • King James Version (1611).
    • Historical context of each translation important for exam questions.
    • Chronological ordering of Bibles essential, as are details of Wycliffe, Tyndale, etc.

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