A2. History of Dictionaries & Lexicography

This lesson traces the history of lexicography, highlighting early bilingual lists (Akkadian, Chinese, Sanskrit), the emergence of the term "dictionary" (Garland, 1220), and milestones in English lexicography, including Cawdrey’s A Table Alphabeticall (1604), Johnson’s Dictionary (1755), and the Oxford English Dictionary (1884). It also acknowledges significant contributions from other languages, shaping modern lexicography.

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