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Origin of cyclopedia
First recorded in 1630–40; by shortening
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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia had also suffered moisture damage to its leather bindings.
From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2020
According to the book “Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History,” Shields had a population of 48 and several businesses - general stores, the post office and telegraph and express offices.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2016
It lost its post office in 1907 and, according to “Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History” published in 1912, the hamlet had a population of 45 in 1910.
From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2014
Twenty three years ago I left my just-purchased copy of the Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia in math class.
From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2014
It took effect, but the animal retorted by discharging, both upon the Cyclopedia and the D.D., a shaft from his abominable quiver.
From Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)
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