Dictionary in Englyshe and Welshe

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William Salesbury's Dictionary in Englyshe and Welshe, published in 1547, holds the distinction of being the first work of its kind. This groundbreaking dictionary was a significant contribution to lexicography, bridging the gap between the English and Welsh languages. Salesbury, a Welsh lexicographer and translator, also translated the New Testament into Welsh. His dictionary appeared in a facsimile edition in 1877.12

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William Salesbury
His Dictionary in Englyshe and Welshe (1547), the first work of its kind, appeared in a facsimile edition in 1877. His translation of the New Testament (1567), based on the Greek version, was prepared in collaboration with Richard Davies, bishop of St. David’s, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire.
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His Dictionary in Englyshe and Welshe (1547), the first work of its kind, appeared in a facsimile edition in 1877. His translation of the New Testament (1567), based on the Greek version, was prepared in collaboration with Richard Davies, bishop of St. David’s, Abergwili, Carmarthenshire.
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