A select glossary of English words used formerly in senses different from their present

In 'A Select Glossary of English Words Used Formerly in Senses Different from Their Present', Richard Chenevix Trench explores the evolution of language by examining words that have undergone semantic shifts throughout history. Trench meticulously selects and defines English terms that have changed meaning over time, shedding light on the intricacies of linguistic development. Written in a scholar...