Dictionary of Word Origins
Dictionary of Word Origins
Summary
Aimed at both word-puzzle enthusiasts and language students, this is a companion to "Dictionary of Idioms" and "Dictionary of Proverbs". It contains over 500 entries on common words, their origins and their histories, and many other words are detailed in cross-references.
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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 |
| Title | Dictionary of Word Origins |
| Author | L Flavell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1996-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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