The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary, Volume 3, edited by Robert Hunter, is a comprehensive reference work detailing the English language as it was understood in the late 19th century. This volume forms part of a multi-volume set intended to be a thorough and exhaustive resource for understanding the origin, meaning, pronunciation, and usage of words. Compiled with the assistance of John A. Williams and Sidney John Hervon Herrtage, this dictionary offers valuable insights into the evolution of the English language and American lexicography. As a historical record, "The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary" provides a unique snapshot of the vocabulary, definitions, and etymological understanding prevalent at the time. It remains a valuable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the development of the English language and American culture. This volume offers a glimpse into the linguistic landscape of the United States during a period of significant social and intellectual change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.