Definition of Lexicographers. Meaning of Lexicographers. Synonyms of Lexicographers

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Definition of Lexicographers

Lexicographer
Lexicographer Lex`i*cog"ra*pher (-[i^]*k[o^]g"r[.a]*f[~e]r), n. [Gr. lexikogra`fos; lexiko`n dictionary + gra`fein to write: cf. F. lexicographe. See Lexicon.] The author or compiler of a lexicon or dictionary. Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach; and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few. --Johnson.

Meaning of Lexicographers from wikipedia

- This list contains people who contributed to the field of lexicography, the theory and practice of compiling dictionaries. Contents:  Top 0–9 A B C D E...
- Esperanto lexicographers are individuals or groups, whether enthusiastic amateurs or trained linguists, who have produced single-language or bilingual...
- Thomas Blount (1618–1679) was an English antiquarian and lexicographer. He was the son of Myles Blount of Orleton in Herefordshire and was born at Bordesley...
- aspects of lexicology, such as spelling, pronunciation, and meaning. Lexicographers are tasked with defining simple words as well as figuring out how compound...
- August 1807, in London) was an English stage actor, philologist and lexicographer. Early in life Walker became an actor, his theatrical engagements including...
- Peter Bowler was an Australian lexicographer and author of The Superior Person's Book of Words, The Superior Person's Second Book of Weird and Wondrous...
- The Online Etymology Dictionary (Etymonline) is a free online dictionary, written and compiled by Douglas R. Harper, that describes the origins of English-language...
- Sir William Smith (20 May 1813 – 7 October 1893) was an English lexicographer. He became known for his advances in the teaching of Gr**** and Latin in...
- Murray, FBA (/ˈmʌri/; 7 February 1837 – 26 July 1915) was a Scottish lexicographer and philologist. He was the primary editor of the Oxford English Dictionary...
- language and usage. Especially when making bilingual law dictionaries, the lexicographers need to take a broad view of what legal lexicography involves. Most...