Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English

Author:   Eric Partridge ,  Philip Howard
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New ed of 4 Revised ed
ISBN:  

9780415050777


Pages:   996
Publication Date:   05 September 1977
Format:   Hardback
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Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English


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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 ,  Philip Howard
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New ed of 4 Revised ed
Weight:   1.905kg
ISBN:  

9780415050777


ISBN 10:   0415050774
Pages:   996
Publication Date:   05 September 1977
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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