An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
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| Author | : Walter W. Skeat |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 834 |
| Release | : 2013-02-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486317656 |
| ISBN-13 | : 048631765X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by : Walter W. Skeat
Book excerpt: Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homonyms and doublets, and the distribution of English-language sources.
