Whose great Dictionary, published in 1755, included more than 114,000 quotations ?
Correct answer: C. Samuel Johnson
- A. William Hogarth
- B. Jonathan Swift
- C. Samuel Johnson
- D. Ben Jonson
Explanation
Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language appeared in 1755 and was notable for its extensive definitions supported by more than 114,000 literary quotations. The other names were not responsible for this landmark dictionary.
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