| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (528 pages). |
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text rdacontent |
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computer rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
Oxford quick reference |
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Oxford reference |
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Oxford quick reference.
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Oxford reference.
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| Note |
This edition also issued in print: 2021. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, '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. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 13, 2021). |
| Subject |
English language -- Etymology -- Dictionaries.
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| Added Author |
Cresswell, Julia, 1950- editor.
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| Added Title |
Dictionary of word origins |
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Word origins |
| Other Form: |
Print version : 9780198868750 |
| ISBN |
9780191905209 (ebook) |
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