Dictionary of Word Origins
Dictionary of Word Origins
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
Aimed at both word-puzzle enthusiasts and language students, this is a companion to "Dictionary of Idioms" and "Dictionary of Proverbs". It contains over 500 entries on common words, their origins and their histories, and many other words are detailed in cross-references.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free delivery in Australia
- Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
- Buy-back with Ziffit
Dictionary of Word Origins by L Flavell
Aimed at both word-puzzle enthusiasts and language students, this is a companion to "Dictionary of Idioms" and "Dictionary of Proverbs", and is by the same authors. It contains over 500 entries on common words ("boycott", "tawdry", "candidate"), their origins and their histories, and many other words are detailed in cross-references. In some instances the development of the word is illustrated with tree-diagrams showing its progress - for example, from Greek to Latin to Old French to English. The diagrams also highlight those offshoots which developed into other, often seemingly unconnected words. Throughout the book there are mini-essays on general topics, including sources, derivations and common themes such as words for plants, or for cloth.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856261654 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856261654 |
| Title | Dictionary of Word Origins |
| Author | L Flavell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1995-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |