apr 5, 1755 - S. Johnson's dictionary

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Johnson was the first real lexicographer.
His dictionary contains 40,000+ words! Uses quotations to support the definitions (Shakespeare, Dryden, Milton, Addison, Bacon, Pope & bible).
He shows the most strongly stressed syllable, parts of speech, etymological info, different senses, quotations.
Added a personal element as well.

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