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Notwithstanding the superior merit of Dunglison's Medical Dictionary, as far as the comprehensiveness and reliability of its definitions are concerned, it is evident that it is almost useless as an orthoepical guide.

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.

Amongst professional men, it has been observed that physicians and dentists are by far more prone than others to orthoepical errors.

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.

Considering these influences and the arbitrariness of the orthoepical rules of the language, there has been expressed surprise that frequent degenerations into uncouth dialects or patois have not occurred.

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.