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| Author | : Jordan Almond |
| Publisher | : Citadel Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780806517131 |
This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
| Author | : Anatoly Liberman |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2009-04-13 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0199889015 |
Written in a funny, charming, and conversational style, Word Origins is the first book to offer a thorough investigation of the history and the science of etymology, making this little-known field accessible to everyone interested in the history of words. Anatoly Liberman, an internationally acclaimed etymologist, takes the reader by the hand and explains the many ways that English words can be made, and the many ways in which etymologists try to unearth the origins of words. Every chapter is packed with dozens of examples of proven word histories, used to illustrate the correct ways to trace the origins of words as well as some of the egregiously bad ways to trace them. He not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words, but also shows how their origins were determined. And along the way, the reader is treated to a wealth of fascinating word facts. Did they once have bells in a belfry? No, the original meaning of belfry was siege tower. Are the words isle and island, raven and ravenous, or pan and pantry related etymologically? No, though they look strikingly similar, these words came to English via different routes. Partly a history, partly a how-to, and completely entertaining, Word Origins invites readers behind the scenes to watch an etymologist at work.
| Author | : Julia Cresswell |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 514 |
| Release | : 2010-09-09 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0199547939 |
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.
| Author | : John Ayto |
| Publisher | : A&C Black Business Information and Development |
| Total Pages | : 576 |
| Release | : 2008-05-29 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780713674989 |
The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words. Yet stripped down to its origins, this apparently huge vocabulary is in reality much smaller, derived from Latin, French and the Germanic languages. It is estimated that every year, 800 neologisms are added to the English language: acronyms (nimby), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.
| Author | : Wilfred John Funk |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : Engelsk sprog |
| ISBN | : 9780517265741 |
Life stories of words, how, when and where they originated, and how their meaning changed and developed through the centuries.
| Author | : Joseph T Shipley |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 1067 |
| Release | : 2021-10-26 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1504068041 |
This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words. The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English language its beauty and power. In Dictionary of Word Origins, etymologist Joseph T. Shipley provides a fascinating window into the evolution of modern English, from the onomatopoetic aspect of “abash” to the animalistic origins of “zodiac.”
| Author | : Fred Sedgwick |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 442 |
| Release | : 2009-07-10 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1847062741 |
An invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words crafted into pithy annecdotes and facts.
| Author | : Jess Zafarris |
| Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2020-02-25 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1646112601 |
Where do words come from?—Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches—Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions—Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits—Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.
| Author | : Anatoly Liberman |
| Publisher | : OUP USA |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 2009-03-16 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0195387074 |
A guide to the science and process of etymology for the layperson explains how the origins and history of hundreds of words are determined, discussing such topics as folk etymology, changes of meaning in language history, borrowed words, and the methods of etymology.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 552 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : 9780760755433 |
