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Chambers Dictionary of Etymology

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Chambers Dictionary of Etymology

Contributors:

By (Author) Chambers

ISBN:

9780550142306

Publisher:

John Murray Press

Imprint:

Chambers

Publication Date:

1st September 1999

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Tertiary Education

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Historical and comparative linguistics

Dewey:

422.03

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

1320

Dimensions:

Width 182mm, Height 248mm, Spine 60mm

Weight:

1860g

Description

With over 30,000 entries, Chambers Dictionary of Etymology is a prestigious and scholarly dictionary that explains where English words come from. An important etymological resource for the expert, it is also a useful reference source for the general reader.

Reviews

'The best of scholarship ! the most user-friendly of etymological dictionaries' -- University of Georgia

Author Bio

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

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