`Lexicography and Physicke is to be recommended for its richly informative and absorbing analysis of the development of medical terminology in sixteenth-century vernacular usage. Of no less importance, however, is its clear awareness of the ever-widening scope and practical potential of work still to be done in the field.' Michael G. Brennan, International Journal of Lexicography
`The OED's coverage of sixteenth-century English lexis is quite comprehensive ... dedicated and painstakingly accurate work ... The author provides a careful analysis of a neglected field of Renaissance lexis, the result of many years' diligent work ... a helpful summary of his arguments and findings.' Journal of Linguistics
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Medical practitioners of the sixteenth century had their own body of special terms, just like the doctors of this century. McConchie here examines medical terminology used in a selection of thirteen medical works published between 1530 and 1612, and compares it with the treatment of these words in the OED and other dictionaries of today. His study reveals errors, omissions, and biases that raise important questions for lexicographical tools in general.\
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