The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Oxford Quick Reference
ISBN-10
0192830988
ISBN-13
9780192830982
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 3rd, 1993
Print length
576 Pages
Weight
398 grams
Dimensions
19.10 x 12.00 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
Historical & comparative linguisticsReference works
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Provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of a large part of the vocabulary of modern English, including both basic words and a wide selection of derivative forms.
Where did the words bungalow and assassin derive? What did nice mean in the Middle Ages? How were adder, anger, and umpire originally spelt?The answers can be found in this essential companion to any popular dictionary. With over 17,000 entries, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to word origins available in paperback. Based on The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of English words, it contains a wealth of information about our language and its history.
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