The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames
The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames
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Summary
An analysis of English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish surnames, including the 100 most common in the United Kingdom, the British Commonwealth and the United States. As well as those that are rare, meanings are given, along with the language stock from which names derive.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames by Basil Cottle
An analysis of English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish surnames, including the 100 most common in the United Kingdom, the British Commonwealth and the United States. As well as those that are rare, meanings are given, along with the language stock from which names derive and, wherever possible, their present distribution. Entries are assigned to the four broad classes of surnames: first-names; localities, occupations, nicknames.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780140510324 |
| ISBN 10 | 014051032X |
| Title | The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames |
| Author | Basil Cottle |
| Series | Reference Books Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1969-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |