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Origins : A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English by Eric Partridge is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.
What is Origins : A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English about?
This etymological dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes from originally common stock.As well as giving the answers to questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a fascinating book to browse through, and includes extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.
Who reads Origins : A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English?
It is typically read by readers who need quick, reliable lookup and repeat reference.
Common subject areas: reference, language, dictionaries and manuals.
- Author
- Eric Partridge
- Publisher
- ROUTLEDCE
- Published
- 1966
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9786610400072
- Category
- reference
- Subjects
- Language Learning, Linguistics, Literary Fiction
- Rating
- 4.25 / 5 (38 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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