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Etymological Dictionary of Modern Englishby Ernest Weekly
ISBN
0486218740 / 9780486218748 / 0-486-21874-0
Publisher Dover Pubns Language English Edition Softcover List price $16.95 › Find signed collectible books: 'Etymological Dictionary of Modern English' |
Book summary
Volume 2 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.
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