Origins

A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Journalism, Foreign Languages
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Author: Eric Partridge ISBN: 9781134942169
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 23, 2006
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Eric Partridge
ISBN: 9781134942169
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 23, 2006
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This etymological dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes from originally common stock.

As well as giving the answers to questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a fascinating book to browse through, and includes extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.

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This etymological dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes from originally common stock.

As well as giving the answers to questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a fascinating book to browse through, and includes extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.

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