The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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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.
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by T F Hoad
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.
`A model of its kind - all that anyone other than a specialist needs to know about words' Daily Telegraph
T. F. Hoad is Lecturer in English at Oxford University.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192830982 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192830988 |
| Titre | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology |
| Auteur | T F Hoad |
| Série | Oxford Quick Reference |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Oxford University Press |
| Année de publication | 1993-06-03 |
| Nombre de pages | 576 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
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