Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English

Eric Partridge

ISBN 10: 0517414252 / ISBN 13: 9780517414255

Edité par Random House Value Publishing, 1988

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Synopsis :

Book by Partridge Eric

Présentation de l'éditeur:

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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of ...
Éditeur : Random House Value Publishing
Date d'édition : 1988
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket
Edition : 3ème Édition