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Edward Phillips was an English lexicographer whose 1658 New World of English Words was the first folio English dictionary and drew on Thomas Blount.
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Edward Phillips ranks #293 of 315 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind David Barnhart, ahead of Susie Dent.
Early English dictionary compiler with historical importance; derivative methods and limited accuracy keep scholarly reputation moderate.
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Edward Phillips scores 6.35/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Lexicographer category. Early English dictionary compiler with historical importance; derivative methods and limited accuracy keep scholarly reputation moderate.
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