Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author |
: Jordan Almond |
Publisher |
: Citadel Press |
Total Pages |
: 292 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0806517131 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780806517131 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Jordan Almond
This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
Author |
: Julia Cresswell |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 514 |
Release |
: 2010-09-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199547937 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199547939 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by : Julia Cresswell
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.
Author |
: Joseph T Shipley |
Publisher |
: Open Road Media |
Total Pages |
: 1067 |
Release |
: 2021-10-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781504068048 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1504068041 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Joseph T Shipley
This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words. The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English language its beauty and power. In Dictionary of Word Origins, etymologist Joseph T. Shipley provides a fascinating window into the evolution of modern English, from the onomatopoetic aspect of “abash” to the animalistic origins of “zodiac.”
Author |
: John Ayto |
Publisher |
: Arcade |
Total Pages |
: 592 |
Release |
: 2011-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1611450535 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781611450538 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : John Ayto
Uncover the hidden and often surprising connection between words. Written in a clear and informative style, the more than 8,000 articles reveal the origins of and links between some of the most common English-language words. What is the link between map and apron, acrobat and oxygen, zeal and jealousy, flour and pollen, secret and crime? Did you know that crimson originally comes from the name of tiny scale insects, the kermes, from whose dried bodies a red dyestuff is made? That Yankee began as a nickname for Dutchmen? That omelette evolved from amulette, “a thin sheet of metal,” and is a not-too-distant cousin of the word laminate? That jeans find their antecedent in jean fustian, meaning “a cotton fabric from Genoa”? They also contain an extensive selection of words whose life histories are intrinsically fascinating or instructive. This dictionary shows how modern English has developed from its Indo-European roots and how the various influences on the language—from migration and invasion to exploration, trade, technology, and scholarship—have intermingled. It is an invaluable addition to any English or linguistics library.
Author |
: Fred Sedgwick |
Publisher |
: A&C Black |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2009-07-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781847062741 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1847062741 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Where Words Come From by : Fred Sedgwick
An invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words crafted into pithy annecdotes and facts.
Author |
: Anatoly Liberman |
Publisher |
: OUP USA |
Total Pages |
: 335 |
Release |
: 2009-03-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780195387070 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0195387074 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Word Origins...And How We Know Them by : Anatoly Liberman
A guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson explains how the origins and history of hundreds of words are determined, discussing such topics as folk etymology, changes of meaning in language history, borrowed words, and the methods of etymology.
Author |
: Jess Zafarris |
Publisher |
: Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 252 |
Release |
: 2020-02-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781646112609 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1646112601 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Once Upon a Word by : Jess Zafarris
Where do words come from?—Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches—Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions—Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits—Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 552 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0760755434 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780760755433 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis Webster's Dictionary of Word Origins by :
Author |
: John Ayto |
Publisher |
: A&C Black Business Information and Development |
Total Pages |
: 576 |
Release |
: 2008-05-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0713674989 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780713674989 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Word Origins by : John Ayto
The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words. Yet stripped down to its origins, this apparently huge vocabulary is in reality much smaller, derived from Latin, French and the Germanic languages. It is estimated that every year, 800 neologisms are added to the English language: acronyms (nimby), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.
Author |
: William Morris |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 516 |
Release |
: 1988-05-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780060158620 |
ISBN-13 |
: 006015862X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by : William Morris
The Morrises, well-known lexicographers, published a dictionary of the same title in 1977, a revision of a three-volume work published between 1962 and 1971. This new revision, which provides histories of interesting words and phrases in the English language, is similar in concept to several books by John Ciardi. Like Ciardi's works, the etymologies and phrase origins are presented in a readable style, making them a joy to browse.