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Publication of the Table Alphabeticall

When
1604
Where
London
Episodes
1

Robert Cawdrey's Table Alphabeticall was published in London in 1604, recognized as the first monolingual English dictionary and a foundational lexicographic work.

Episodes

  1. 1604 · LondonPublication of the Table Alphabeticall

    Robert Cawdrey's first monolingual English dictionary was published in London in 1604.

Background and detail

Publication. The Table Alphabeticall was first published in London in 1604. Authored by Robert Cawdrey, it is identified as the first monolingual dictionary in the English language, marking a significant early step in English lexicography.

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Sources

  1. A Table Alphabeticall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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