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Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : Julia Cresswell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Quick Reference
Release Date : 2010-09-09
Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and has been published by Oxford Quick Reference this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-09 with History categories.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.
Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : Julia Cresswell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-07-22
Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-22 with Reference categories.
Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases. The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam. An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.
Oxford School Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Release Date : 2002
Oxford School Dictionary Of Word Origins written by John Ayto and has been published by Franklin Watts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with English language categories.
Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses
The Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : Julia Cresswell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Little Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : Julia Cresswell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2014
Little Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with English language categories.
Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. The perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language.
Word Origins And How We Know Them
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Author : Anatoly Liberman
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2009-03-16
Word Origins And How We Know Them written by Anatoly Liberman and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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.
Oxford School Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Oxford School Dictionary Of Word Origins written by John Ayto and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with English language categories.
Dictionary Of Word Origins
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Arcade
Release Date : 2011-04-01
Dictionary Of Word Origins written by John Ayto and has been published by Arcade this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Reference categories.
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.
The Oxford Dictionary Of English Etymology
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Author : Charles Talbut Onions
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Oxford Dictionary Of English Etymology written by Charles Talbut Onions and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Engelse taal categories.
Oxford English Dictionary
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Author : John A. Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2002-04-18
Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-18 with Reference categories.
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.