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Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English by Eric Partridge (Paperback, 2008)

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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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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415474337
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95492815

Product Key Features

Author
Eric Partridge
Publication Name
Origins: a Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
2008
Type
Dictionary
Number of Pages
972 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
1474g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Eric Partridge
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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