An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Vol. 1
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Dictionaries, Language Arts, Linguistics
| Author: | Ernest Weekley | ISBN: | 9780486122878 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | March 5, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ernest Weekley |
| ISBN: | 9780486122878 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | March 5, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Volume 1 of 2. Classic contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. "Notable for its readable historical discussions, apt citations and jargonless clarity" — Saturday Review.
Volume 1 of 2. Classic contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. "Notable for its readable historical discussions, apt citations and jargonless clarity" — Saturday Review.
