Julia Cresswell

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Oxford Dictionary of Word OriginsPaperback, 22 September 2021

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
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Oxford Quick Reference
Print Length
528 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published
22 Sep 2021
ISBN-10
0198868758
ISBN-13
9780198868750

Description

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases.

The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam.

An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.

Product Details

Author:
Julia Cresswell
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
22 September 2021
Dimensions:
19.81 x 13.11 x 3.07 cm
ISBN-10:
0198868758
ISBN-13:
9780198868750
Language:
English
Pages:
528
Weight:
403.7 gm

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