Quizzes at Fun Trivia Fun Trivia | quizzes Quizzes | games Games | community People | services Services | help Help | me Me
New Player - Log In
Currently 11736 players online.   Trivia games, quizzes, and contests - FREE !     Get Started! quiz register


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered

  • Revisited

  • Your Questions


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #



    111,167 questions asked
    383,184 replies


    Archives

    It appeared 250 years ago this month, having been in the making for a decade, and it sold very well, despite the fact that it cost almost the equivalent of $1,000 today. Parts of it are still in use. What is it?

    Question #56946. Asked by lanfranco.

    dejavucub4

    The 1st english language dictionary?

    Apr 28 05, 12:18 PM
    lanfranco

    Well, it wasn't quite the first, but you are definitely on the right track.

    Apr 28 05, 12:22 PM
    coolio_daniel_uk

    translated bible?

    Apr 28 05, 1:38 PM
    lanfranco

    Nope. The first Bible in English, translated by John Wycliffe, appeared in the 14th century.

    As I said, dejavu is on the right track.

    Apr 28 05, 1:48 PM
    kaylofgorons

    I was going to guess a specific dictionary, but it wasn't dedicated until 1897 or something like that.

    The first encyclopedia? (too lazy to check spelling...)

    Apr 28 05, 1:57 PM
    Arpeggionist

    The Encyclopedia Britanica perhaps?

    No, wait. The largest dictionary in history, in the German language, compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (among others).

    Apr 28 05, 2:03 PM
    TabbyTom

    Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language.

    Apr 28 05, 2:06 PM
    roach

    Samuel Johnson's dictionary of the english language

    Apr 28 05, 2:09 PM
    lanfranco

    TT gets the yay, with a nod to roach. Although dictionaries of English had been published earlier, Johnson's was the first truly comprehensive effort. A substantial number of his definitions still appear in the OED.

    Though his definition of "lexicographer" as a "harmless drudge" is famous, I've always liked his entry for "patron": "Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence and is paid with flattery."

    http://newsfromrussia.com/science/2005/04/21/59328.html

    Apr 28 05, 3:12 PM

    Create a Free FunTrivia ID to add to, request more/new answers, or edit this entry

    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What very sad event happened today over 80 years ago starting at 7:30 in the morning?

    What happened to Rod Stewart 20 years ago today?

    What historic event happened 37 years ago today?

    What controversy was discovered 75 years ago today, where, and by whom?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Movie Titles Month by Month - Almost!
    Can you work through the calendar and find a movie title with the name of each month for the whole year? I didn't quite make it but you might.Try it out with this multi-choice quiz.
    Common Titles Difficult
    10 Q
    Philian
    Jul 04 03
    3129 plays
    2 Fifty Years Ago
    The year 2001 marked our 50th wedding anniversary, so I thought it would be fun to create a quiz about dates and events of 1951. Have fun!
    The 1950s Tough
    15 Q
    finlady
    May 28 01
    5931 plays
    3 "Making Your Way In The World Today"
    Just a few odds and ends about "Cheers".
    Cheers Tough
    25 Q
    paigeplante
    Oct 21 03
    4131 plays


    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.