Nathan Bailey

Nathan Bailey was an English lexicographer and language scholar from the 18th century, known for his contributions to the development of English dictionaries. His most notable work is "An Universal Lexicon," published in 1736, which aimed to define and explain the English language comprehensively. Bailey's efforts helped standardize vocabulary and provided valuable linguistic references during a time when language was rapidly evolving. His work laid important groundwork for later dictionaries, influencing how English words are understood and studied today.