A select glossary of English words used formerly in senses different from their present

"A Select Glossary of English Words Used Formerly in Senses Different from Their Present" by Richard Chenevix Trench is a discussion about old writings. It shows how English words have changed their meanings from the old days to now. The writer wants people to learn about language by looking at how words have changed and why. The book starts by telling what it will do, which is to help people understand language better. The writer knows the book can't explain everything about every word. Instead, it wants to make people curious and get them thinking about language. It talks about why it's important to know how word meanings change because we might not understand old books and writings if we don't. The start of the book introduces the glossary and asks readers to enjoy learning about language by looking closely at different examples.