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Colin Waters'' dictionary explains the function of nearly 4000 old trades, titles & occupations and contains over 70 illustrations. It is a comprehensive reference book that is widely welcomed by those interested in family & local history.'
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John Titford explains the subject fully with his usual clarity and enthusiasm. Taking a step by step approach, he deals first with the history of surnames and of the languages which gave rise to them, followed by a series of surname surgeries and case studies that suggest various techniques for getting a name To yield up its meaning.
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- PublisherCountryside Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 185306601X
- ISBN 13 9781853066016
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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