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A Dictionary of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney; R. M. Wilson is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Dictionary of English Surnames about?
<p><P>This classic dictionary answers questions such as these and explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names and their history.</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>**** The second edition (1976) is cited in BCL3; the first was published in 1958 as A dictionary of British surnames. The third gives the meaning of over 16,000 English surnames and their variants, together with early forms and their sources and dates. Arranged alphabetically, with a cross-reference system for variant spellings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>
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- Author
- P. H. Reaney; R. M. Wilson
- Publisher
- London ; New York: Routledge
- Published
- 1991
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781280347641
- Category
- reference
- Subjects
- Language Learning, Reference, Memoir
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (122 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14