The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-31
NVorcester's Universal and Critical Die
tonary OF the English Language.
By J. f. WoRcrrEH, LII. ID

BY j. r.. w oRCEsrER, LII. IL
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AUTHORITIES with respect 10 words newly intro
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