Origins :A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English

Origins

Origins :A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English

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This etymological dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes from originally common stock.

As well as giving the answers to questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a fascinating book to browse through, and includes extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.

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Type Book
ISBN13 9780415050777
ISBN10 0415050774
Number Of Pages 996
Item Weight 2000 g
Publisher / Reseller Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format hardback
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