A Complete Etymology of the English Language (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William W. Smith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332765181 ISBN 13 : 9781332765188

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the history behind everyday words with a trusted etymology guide. This reference traces English roots across multiple languages, showing how Anglo‑Saxon, French, Latin, Greek, and others shaped modern words you use every day. Clear definitions, accurate spellings, and accented forms help you understand and appreciate language with confidence.

From the origins of common terms to the way words evolved through centuries of contact, this book offers practical insight for students, teachers, writers, and word enthusiasts. It emphasizes the connections between English and its rich family of parent languages, making complex history accessible and useful for home study or classroom use.

• Concise etymologies that link current words to their roots across several languages.


• Plain explanations of spelling, accent marks, and pronunciation cues for everyday use.


• Examples and notes illustrating how words traveled and transformed over time.


• Structured entries suitable for quick reference or guided study.

Ideal for readers of classic language reference works and anyone curious about how English gained its vocabulary.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from A Complete Etymology of the English Language: Containing the Anglo-Saxon, French, Dutch, German, Welsh, Danish, Gothic, Swedish, Gaelic, Italian, Latin, and Greek Roots, and the English Words Derived Therefrom Accurately Spelled, Accented, and Defined

The English Language is eminently a composite language, made up of contributions from other languages: anglo-saxon,* Danish, Dutch, Celtic, German, French, Latin, Greek, and some others.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332765181
• ISBN 13: 9781332765188
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 345
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