Overview

This 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, since every page points out links with other entries. It is easy to pursue such trails as the longer articles are written as continuous prose clearly divided up by means of numbered paragraphs and subheadings, and there is a careful system of cross-references. In addition to the main A-Z listing, there are extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.

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Author:   Eric Partridge
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.474kg
ISBN:  

9780415474337

ISBN 10:   0415474337
Pages:   972
Publication Date:   26 August 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; How to use this dictionary; Abbreviations, including those for works frequently mentioned; The dictionary; Commentary; A list of prefixes; A list of suffixes; A list of learned compound-forming elements; Addenda to dictionary;

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