Which dictionary, published in 1755 by Samuel Johnson, illustrated the meanings of words by literary quotation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A Dictionary of the English Language
- Step 1: The dictionary was published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson. One of Johnson's important innovations was to illustrate the meanings of his words by literary quotation. Answer: A Dictionary of the English Language. Why not the others: The Oxford English Dictionary is a different work, not the 1755 dictionary by Samuel Johnson; Webster's Dictionary is a different work, not the 1755 dictionary by Samuel Johnson; Roget's Thesaurus is a different work, not the 1755 dictionary by Samuel Johnson.
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