The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by C.T. Onions (English) Hardcover Bo

Description: The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by C.T. Onions, G.W.S. Friedrichsen, R.W. Burchfield This book provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of more than 38,000 words. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology is the most comprehensive dictionary of the English language ever published. It is based on the original edition of the Oxford English Dictionary but much augmented by further research on the etymology of English and other languages. Providing a fascinating insight into the development of English, it describes 38,000 words in 24,000 articles which include: current meanings of each word; date of first recordedappearance in English; chronology of the development of each words senses; earliest written form in English; related words in other languages; pronunciation. Author Biography The lexicographical labours of the late Dr C.T. Onions began when he joined the staff of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1895. His astringent yet humane scholarship in this field was well known from his work as co-editor (with J. A. H. Murray, Henry Bradley, and W. A. Craigie) of the OED, and later of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. His life work was crowned with his new etymological dictionary, based on the OED butembodying further research on the etymology of English and of the other languages concerned. Review ODEE is going to be, as it deserves to be, the standard etymological dictionary of the English language. * Times Literary Supplement *This is a very fine etymological dictionary, as aromatic a piece of lexicography as the great Onions (who, sadly died while the work was going through the press) ever achieved Anyone who wants to take journeys back through the mazes of the fickle human mind cannot very well do without this volume. * Anthony Burgess, Observer * Long Description The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology is the most comprehensive dictionary of the English language ever published. It is based on the original edition of the Oxford English Dictionary but much augmented by further research on the etymology of English and other languages. Providing a fascinating insight into the development of English, it describes 38,000 words in 24,000 articles which include: current meanings of each word; date of first recordedappearance in English; chronology of the development of each words senses; earliest written form in English; related words in other languages; pronunciation. Review Quote ODEE is going to be, as it deserves to be, the standard etymological dictionary of the English language. Feature Current meaning of each wordDate of first recorded appearance in EnglishChronology of the development of each words sensesEarliest written form in EnglishRelated words in other languagesPronunciation Details ISBN0198611129 Short Title OXFORD DICT OF ENGLISH ETYMOLO Language English ISBN-10 0198611129 ISBN-13 9780198611127 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1966 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 13-17 Edited by C. T. Onions DOI 10.1604/9780198611127 UK Release Date 1966-05-26 NZ Release Date 1966-05-26 Birth 1924 Affiliation IIM Indore Position Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law Qualifications FBA Author R.W. Burchfield Pages 1040 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 1966-05-26 DEWEY 422 Audience General AU Release Date 1966-05-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14677154;

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