Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins
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Publisher : Franklin Watts
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0199108080
ISBN-13 : 9780199108084
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Book Synopsis Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins by : John Ayto

Download or read book Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins written by John Ayto and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses


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