I thought it was a poem about everything.”The word “dictionary” comes from the Latin word “dictio”, which means “speech” or “utterance”. The first English dictionary was published in 1604, and it was a far cry from the comprehensive works we have today. Those who paid attention in their high school chemistry classes would remember the periodic table name of lead – the Latin word “plumbum”. I thought it was a poem about everything.” The word “dictionary” comes from the Latin word “dictio”, which means “speech” or “utterance”. Those who paid attention in their high school chemistry classes would remember the periodic table name of lead – the Latin word “plumbum”.

Source: Indian Express May 26, 2023 23:46 UTC