The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology
The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology
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Skeat's astonishing detective work into the origins and development of the world's most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility and richness.
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The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology by Walter W Skeat
Walter Skeat (1835-1912) was one of the greatest investigators of the roots of the English language, and his remarkable scholarship was instrumental in the revival of the great works of early English Literature. His astonishing detective work into the origins and development of the world's most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility and richness.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781853263118 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853263117 |
| Title | The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology |
| Author | Walter W Skeat |
| Series | Wordsworth Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Year published | 1993-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 656 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |