The Oxford guide to etymology
The Oxford guide to etymology2009
About this book
This practical introduction to word history investigates every aspect of where words come from and how they change. Philip Durkin shows how different types of evidence can shed light on the myriad ways in which words change in form and meaning.
Details
- First published
- 2009
- OL Work ID
- OL13741015W
Subjects
EtymologyEnglish languageLanguage and languagesEnglish language, etymologyLanguage and languages, etymology