02328cam a22003493u 4500 59004 UtSlPG 20260610134347.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14015447 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 Burgess Unabridged: A new dictionary of words you have always needed Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-03 Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Needed" by Gelett Burgess is a humorous and innovative dictionary written in the early 20th century. The book introduces a collection of whimsical, newly coined words aimed at expanding the English language to express contemporary thoughts and ideas more effectively. It reflects the author's playful approach to language and his desire to keep pace with the evolving needs of expression. The opening of "Burgess Unabridged" presents the author's inspiration and rationale behind creating this unique dictionary. Gelett Burgess explains that the English language is dynamic and must adapt to reflect modern experiences. He critiques existing dictionaries for being outdated and outlines his method of coining new words inspired by everyday emotions and situations that lack adequate terminology. With an engaging and humorous tone, he invites readers to explore these creative neologisms, emphasizing the importance and joy of language in capturing the essence of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American wit and humor Vocabulary -- Humor English language -- New words -- Humor Roth, Herb, 1887-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59004 99830 99830