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preface to first edition
Compiled by a mere tyro in the dialect with the aid of a student from the Anglo-Chinese College, whose knowledge of English is still growing, this little volume will doubtless abound in imperfections and errors. If it but wake up some old Master to put his learning into the practical form of a first class English-Foochow dictionary, it will have served its mission. To Mrs. Lloyd and the Rev. L. Lloyd I am indebted for much assistance as well as for kindly undertaking a revision of the text.
T. B. Adam.
Foochow, September 2nd, 1891.
