[Article] The linguistic authority of great writers Adjust Share By Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags Authors, English Authorship English language Linguists Usage More from Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury The first dictionary of Americanisms Americanisms, real or reputed Differences in English and American usage Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > December 1905 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close