The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-26
Worcester's Universal and Critical Die
tionary OF the English Language.
By J. E. WORCESTER, LII.

By J E..W0ECEsrER, LII.
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AUTHORITIES with respect to words newly intro
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