The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary, Volume 3, edited by Robert Hunter, is a comprehensive reference work detailing the English language as it was understood in the late 19th century. This volume forms part of a multi-volume set intended to be a thorough and exhaustive resource for understanding the origin, meaning, pronunciation, and usage of words. Compiled with the assistance of John A. Williams and Sidney John Hervon Herrtage, this dictionary offers valuable insights into the evolution of the English language and American lexicography.
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