A DIACHRONIC STUDY OF ENGLISH LEXICOGRAPHY

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Nazarova Gulbaxor Azimjon qizi
UzSWLU, Associate Professor, PhD
Uzbekistan
Rohatoy Ikromiddinova Mahammadjon qizi
UzSWLU, Student
Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and modern development of
English lexicography, beginning with early medieval glossaries and progressing through the
pioneering works of Cawdrey, Blount, Bailey, Johnson, Murray, Webster, and Fowler. It examines
how lexicographers shaped not only dictionaries but also the evolution, standardization, and
cultural significance of the English language. The paper highlights key methodological
innovations—such as Johnson’s literary citations, Murray’s historical principles for the OED,
and Webster’s influence on American spelling—and explores the transformation of lexicography
in the digital age through corpora, online dictionaries, and AI-assisted language tools.
Ultimately, it emphasizes the continuing importance of human judgment in lexicography despite
technological progress.

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A DIACHRONIC STUDY OF ENGLISH LEXICOGRAPHY. (2026). Spectrum of Development, 1(3), 74-79. https://spectrumofdevelopment.com/index.php/sod/article/view/181
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A DIACHRONIC STUDY OF ENGLISH LEXICOGRAPHY. (2026). Spectrum of Development, 1(3), 74-79. https://spectrumofdevelopment.com/index.php/sod/article/view/181

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): SPECIAL ISSUE: INTEGRATING SCIENCE, THOUGHT, ANDTECHNOLOGY: TOWARD AN ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENT ENVIRONMENT

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