An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Volume 1Volume 1 of a two-volume work. This classic reference contains most of the more common words used in everyday English conversation, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, coined words and foreign words common in English. 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. |
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| Title | An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Volume 1 An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English Dover Language Books and Travel Guides Volume 1 of Dover Language Guides Dover books on language Volume 1 of Etymological dictionary of modern English : in two volumes / by Ernest Weekley. With a new biographical memoir of the author by Montague Weekley |
| Author | Ernest Weekley |
| Edition | unabridged, reprint |
| Publisher | Courier Corporation, 1967 |
| ISBN | 0486218732, 9780486218731 |
| Length | 20 pages |
| Subjects | › › Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Etymology Reference / Dictionaries Religion / Biblical Studies / General |
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