Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English
Eric Partridge
ISBN 10: 0517414252 ISBN 13: 9780517414255
Published by Random House Value Publishing, 1988
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This etymological dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes from originally common stock. As well as giving the answers to questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a fascinating book to browse through, and includes extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.
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Title: Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of ...
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition