asked 45.9k views
5 votes
Who wrote the first important dictionary of the English language?

asked
User Supr
by
8.1k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Samuel Johnson

Step-by-step explanation:

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language is one of the most famous dictionaries in history. First published in 1755, the dictionary took just over eight years to compile, required six helpers and listed 40,000 words.

answered
User AlexDan
by
7.0k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.