Chambers Dictionary of Etymology
$149.68
- Hardcover
1320 pages
- Release Date
31 August 1999
Summary
Uncover the Roots of Language: Chambers Dictionary of Etymology
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.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780550142306 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0550142304 |
| Author: | Chambers |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | Chambers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 1320 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 31 August 1999 |
| Weight: | 1.85kg |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 182mm x 60mm |
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‘The best of scholarship … the most user-friendly of etymological dictionaries’
The best of scholarship … the most user-friendly of etymological dictionaries - University of Georgia
About The Author
Chambers
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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