A Handbook Of The Engrafted Words Of The English Language

A Handbook Of The Engrafted Words Of The English Language Embracing Those Of Gothic, Celtic, French, Latin And Greek Origin

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""A Handbook Of The Engrafted Words Of The English Language"" is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of words in the English language. Written by a Literary Association, the book explores the various influences that have shaped the language over time, including Gothic, Celtic, French, Latin, and Greek. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to look up specific words and their etymologies. Each entry includes a detailed explanation of the word's history and usage, as well as examples of how it has been used in literature and everyday language. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the English language, as well as for writers, scholars, and students of literature and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163623602
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 360
Weight: 480g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 19mm