Vo*cab"u*la*ry (?), n.; pl.
Vocabularies (#). [LL. vocabularium,
vocabularius: cf. F. vocabulaire. See Vocable.]
1. A list or collection of words arranged in
alphabetical order and explained; a dictionary or lexicon, either of a
whole language, a single work or author, a branch of science, or the like;
a word-book.
2. A sum or stock of words employed.
His vocabulary seems to have been no larger than was
necessary for the transaction of business.
Macaulay.
Vo*cab"u*la*ry (?), n.; pl.
Vocabularies (#). [LL. vocabularium,
vocabularius: cf. F. vocabulaire. See Vocable.]
1. A list or collection of words arranged in
alphabetical order and explained; a dictionary or lexicon, either of a
whole language, a single work or author, a branch of science, or the like;
a word-book.
2. A sum or stock of words employed.
His vocabulary seems to have been no larger than was
necessary for the transaction of business.
Macaulay.
