Isbn: 9780282455729 - a Concise Dictionary of Middle English from A. D. 1150 to 1580 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers meanings and etymologies of over 20,000 Middle English words from the 12th to the 16th century. The early Middle English period was a time of considerable language change, with the adoption of many words from French, as well as the emergence of new words to describe new concepts. The author traces the etymologies of words from their earliest recorded uses to the end of the Middle English period, and discusses how they have evolved in meaning and usage over time. The book forms an essential companion to the Middle English Dictionary, and will be of value to anyone interested in the history of the English language. This book provides a fascinating insight into the development of the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…