The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories by Adrian Room

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The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories by Adrian Room

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Summary

This guide gives the origins and histories of over 20,000 English words. It shows when each word first appeared in written English and gives details of source languages and forms. Words derived from famous individuals, places and events are listed.

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The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories by Adrian Room

offers an in-depth yet accessible study of a fascinating subject additional notes go far beyond other etymology dictionaries

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Adrian Room is the author of over 30 popular reference books, mainly on the origins of words and, in particular, names. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of the English Place-Name Society and American Name Society. Adrian Room was a Senior Lecturer in Russian with the Ministry of Defence until 1984, when he took up full-time writing.
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ISBN 13 9780304350070
ISBN 10 0304350079
Title The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories
Author Adrian Room
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1999-11-25
Number of pages 480
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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