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Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
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The Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins is a comprehensive resource that explores the origins and development of over 3,000 English words. It includes examples, related lexes, and expressions, as well as 22 special panels that cover broad topic areas. Recent additions to the dictionary include emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam. It is an absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, as well as an intriguing read for anyone interested in the development of the English language.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins is a comprehensive resource that delves into the fascinating origins and evolution of over 3,000 English words. Drawing upon Oxford's extensive dictionary research program and language monitoring, it offers a revealing insight into the intriguing and often unusual stories behind some of our most commonly used words and phrases.
The A-Z entries in the dictionary provide detailed information, including the earliest known usage of each term, examples, related lexes, and expressions that shed light on the etymological composition of each word. Additionally, 22 special panels offer overviews of broad topic areas, with five panels being entirely new and covering words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. Furthermore, recent additions to the OED, such as emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam, have been incorporated to reflect the ever-evolving nature of the English language.
This dictionary is an invaluable resource for language students, enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in the development of the English language and language development in general. It offers an extended introduction that provides a historical perspective on the English language, making it a comprehensive and engaging tool for exploring the rich tapestry of words that shape our language.
Weight: 388g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198868750
Edition number: 3 Revised edition
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