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14 Cards in this Set
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in lexicography, the lexicon (including definitions and usage notes) representing the record of how a language is used by its speakers
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descriptive method |
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the history of a word based on its source language and usage across time |
etymology |
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in lexicography, the use of literary examples from the works of influential writers to establishing context for definition and usage of an entry word
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historical method |
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the complete vocabulary of a language |
lexicon |
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in lexicography, the lexicon (including definitions and usage notes) representing the perspective of an individual or group regarding how the language should be used by its speakers
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prescriptive method |
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the manner in which language is used by members of a particular group; accepted language use
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usage |
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was a grammarians attempt to keep the language from "decaying" |
Johnson's dictionary |
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set a standard for American English |
Webster's dictionary |
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represented the language of an educated elite |
Johnson's dictionary |
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set a standard for British English |
Johnson's dictionary |
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first to make wide-spread use of etymology |
Webster's dictionary |
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represented the language of a broad base of educated people |
Webster's dictionary |
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was the first to use the historical method |
Johnson's dictionary |
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modeled patriotism and Christian conduct |
Webster's dictionary |
