Dictionary of Word Origins by L Flavell

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.

Linda and Roger Flavell have spent over 25 years researching the peculiarities of the English language. Linda has worked as a writer and an English teacher in both the United Kingdom and abroad, and she has co-authored three etymology dictionaries for Kyle Books. Roger also traveled extensively and worked as a Lecturer in Education at the University of London's Institute of Education. Linda and Roger Flavell have spent over 25 years researching the peculiarities of the English language. Their books include A Dictionary of English Down the Centuries, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins. Linda has worked as a writer and an English teacher in both the United Kingdom and abroad, and she has co-authored three etymology dictionaries for Kyle Books.

Roger also traveled extensively and worked as a Lecturer in Education at the University of London's Institute of Education. A Dictionary of English Through the Centuries, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins are among their works.

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ISBN 13	9781856262149
ISBN 10	1856262146
Titre	Dictionary of Word Origins
Auteur	L Flavell
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Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Octopus Publishing Group
Année de publication	1996-05-30
Nombre de pages	288
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