Items related to The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback...
Synopsis
Why did a Roman soldier connect the word salary with salt? The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories describes the origins and sense development of thousands of core words of the English language; dates are given where recorded evidence of use has been found sourced by the ongoing research for the Oxford English Dictionary. Additional word histories outside this core group are included for words with a particularly interesting story to tell and links between words are given where these enhance the picture. A key feature of the book is the inclusion of a large number of well-known idioms with dates of original use with details of how and when they came about: for example happy as a sandboy, and say it with flowers. Colourful popular beliefs are explored about words such as posh and snob, while insights are given into our social history revealed by language development. The notion of 'relationships' is central and highlights the following: · shared roots (e.g. stare and starve both from a base meaning be rigid) · common ancestry (mongrel related to mingle and among) · surprising commonality (wage and wed) · typical formation (blab, bleat, chatter, gibber, all imitative of sounds) · influence by association · shared wordbuilding elements (hyperspace, hypersonic, hyperlink) with boxed information on the various meanings of the prefix in question.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Glynnis Chantrell is Senior Editor in the English Language Teaching department at OUP. For several years she was Senior Editor in the Dictionaries department, working on many books including the Concise Oxford Dictionary (9th edn), and the New Oxford Dictionary of English (responsible for Word Histories). Glynnis taught modern languges for many years, and is multi-lingual. She has taught at every level, including adults.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOUP Oxford
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0198608934
- ISBN 13 9780198608936
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages576
- EditorChantrell Glynnis
Buy New
View this item
£ 28.42
£ 22.35 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speedsOther Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback...
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0004637995
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003751518
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5538751-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Quick Reference)
Published by
Oxford University Press (edition ), 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0198608934-11-1
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Softcover
Seller: Démons & Merveilles, Joinville, France
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
légères marques de lecture et/ou de stockage mais du reste en bon état. - Envoi rapide et soigné dans une enveloppe à bulle depuis France. 19x13x3cm. 2004. Broché. 576 pages. Traduit de Sénès Florence - Illustrations de Jankovics györgy. Bon état. Seller Inventory # 39381
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780198608936
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Paperback Reference)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780198608936
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5538751-20
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Quick Reference)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G0198608934I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories (Oxford Quick Reference)
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0198608934
ISBN 13: 9780198608936
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G0198608934I5N00
Quantity: 1 available