Nathaniel Bailey was an English lexicographer who published several dictionaries during the 18th century. His most famous work is the Universal Etymological English Dictionary, which was first published in 1721. The dictionary contained over 60,000 entries and was one of the most comprehensive dictionaries of its time. It was so successful that it went through multiple editions and was translated into several languages. Some synonyms for Nathaniel Bailey are lexicographer, compiler, wordsmith, linguist, etymologist, lexiconist, and lexicologist. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe someone who specializes in the study of words and language, particularly their meanings, origins, and usage.