Liberman, Anatoly
Etymology for Everyone
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195161472
- author:
- Liberman, Anatoly
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 150mm X 219mm
- Genre:
- Etymology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating stories behind the words we use every day. Anatoly Liberman's Word Origins is a unique guide to the science and process of etymology, making it accessible to everyone.
This entertaining book not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words but also shows how their origins were determined. By exploring the many ways that English words can be made and the methods used by etymologists, Liberman invites readers behind the scenes to watch an etymologist at work.
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