Wade, Terence L.B.
Russian Etymological Dictionary (Russian Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853994142
- author:
- Wade, Terence L.B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bristol Classical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Dictionaries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Russian Etymological Dictionary provides a comprehensive analysis of 1500 central words in the language, tracing their development and semantic changes. In this systematic dictionary, the author explores factors that have affected lexical change, including orthographical, phonetic, and social influences. By examining cognate words in Russian and other languages, the book offers an insightful look at word derivation and its connections to linguistic context.