A Dictionary of English Place-names by A D Mills

A Dictionary of English Place-names by A D Mills

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From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this "Dictionary of English Place-Names" gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. For this second edition, 300 new entries have been added.

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A Dictionary of English Place-names by A D Mills

This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. This second edition adds 300 new entries, expands existing ones, and holds a glossary and extensive bibliography.
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ISBN 13 9780192800749
ISBN 10 0192800744
Title A Dictionary of English Place-names
Author A D Mills
Series Oxford Paperback Reference
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1998-06-18
Number of pages 440
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