An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language |
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Author:
| Skeat, Walter W. |
Series title: | Dover Language Guides |
ISBN: | 978-0-486-44052-1 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $80.00 |
Book Description:
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Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homonyms and doublets, and the distribution of English-language sources.
Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homonyms and doublets, and the distribution of English-language sources.