The New "Standard"

Dr. Johnson in the preface to his Dictionary, first published in 1755, expresses the opinion that "no dictionary of a living language ever can be perfect, since while it is hastening to publication, some words are budding and some are falling away." Of the high merit of that work which remained the standard English Dictionary for a century there can be no doubt. "Looking to its clearness of definition, its general solidity, honesty, insight, and successful method, it may be called the best of all Dictionaries," said Carlyle.