An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
| Author | : Walter W. Skeat |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 834 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486440521 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486440524 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (524 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by : Walter W. Skeat
Download or read book An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language written by Walter W. Skeat and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homonyms and doublets, and the distribution of English-language sources.
