Hoad, T.F.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology (Oxford Paperback Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192830982
- author:
- Hoad, T.F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 13 x 3 centimetres (0.39
- Genre:
- Historical & comparative linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by T.F. Hoad Discover the fascinating history behind the words you use every day. This comprehensive guide to word origins provides over 17,000 entries, drawing on the principal authority on the origin and development of English words. With a wealth of information about the English language and its history, this dictionary is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the origins of words. From the origins of bungalow and assassin, to the medieval meaning of nice, and the evolution of adder, anger, and umpire, this dictionary offers a unique insight into the development of the English language. With its authoritative and comprehensive approach, it is the perfect companion to any popular dictionary.
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