English dictionaries began with Robert Cawdrey's A Table Alphabetical in 1604, which addressed about 3,000 words.
Next was Samuel Johnson's comprehensive listing of 45,500 words with their definitions, in 1746–47.
English dictionaries began with Robert Cawdrey's A Table Alphabetical in 1604, which addressed about 3,000 words.
Next was Samuel Johnson's comprehensive listing of 45,500 words with their definitions, in 1746–47.