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An Etymological Dictionary Of The English Language (Dover Language Guides)
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Comprehensive And Easy To Use, This Resource Offers Numerous Crossreferences That Allow Readers To Trace English Words Back To Their Indoeuropean Roots. By Exhibiting The Relationship Between English And Cognate Tongues, It Reveals The Language'S Basis In Latin And Greek As Well As Prior Derivations From Anglosaxon And Icelandic Sources.Each Entry Begins With A Brief Definition And An Exact Statement Of The Term'S Actual (Or Probable) Language Of Origin. An Account Of Its Transition To English Usage Follows, Along With Either A Few Quotations That Indicate The Period At Which The Word Was Adapted, Or Else The Usual Middleenglish Forms. A Helpful Appendix Contains A Glossary Of Prefixes, A General Accounting Of Suffixes, A Table Of Indoeuropean Roots, And Vocabularies Of Homonyms And Doublets, In Addition To Lists Showing The Distribution Of The Sources Of English.A Standard Reference For Many Years, This Volume Will Prove A Practical Resource Not Only To Students Of Comparative Philology And Of Early English, But To Everyone With An Interest In The Origin, History, And Development Of The English Language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language'? A: This dictionary focuses on tracing English words back to their Indo-European roots, highlighting the relationships between English and its cognate languages, including Latin, Greek, Anglo-Saxon, and Icelandic.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of 'An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language' is Walter W. Skeat.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 832 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What kind of information can I find in the entries? A: Each entry provides a brief definition, the language of origin, its transition to English usage, and quotations indicating the period of adaptation.
- Q: Is there any supplementary material included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a helpful Appendix with a glossary of prefixes, suffixes, a table of Indo-European roots, and vocabularies of homonyms and doublets.
- Q: When was this dictionary published? A: The dictionary was published on June 17, 2005.
- Q: What audience is this dictionary suitable for? A: This dictionary is suitable for students of comparative philology, early English, and anyone interested in the origin and development of the English language.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in etymology? A: Yes, it is comprehensive and easy to use, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and advanced users.
- Q: What makes this dictionary a standard reference? A: Its comprehensive cross-references, clear definitions, and extensive historical information about word origins have made it a standard reference for many years.