Oxford Dictionary Of Nicknames

Author : Patrick Hanks,Flavia Hodges,Kate Hardcastle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191578540

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A Dictionary of First Names by Patrick Hanks,Flavia Hodges,Kate Hardcastle Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.

Author : Andrew Delahunty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nicknames
ISBN : OCLC:1036783923

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Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames by Andrew Delahunty Pdf

Author : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192527479

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The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure Pdf

Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Author : Kay Muhr,Liam Ó hAisibéil
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 2365 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192524782

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The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland by Kay Muhr,Liam Ó hAisibéil Pdf

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland contains more than 3,800 entries covering the majority of family names that are established and current in Ireland, both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. It establishes reliable and accurate explanations of historical origins (including etymologies) and provides variant spellings for each name as well as its geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes for family names that have more than 100 bearers in the 1911 census of Ireland. Of particular value are the lists of early bearers of family names, extracted from sources ranging from the medieval period to the nineteenth century, providing for the first time, the evidence on which many surname explanations are based, as well as interesting personal names, locations and often occupations of potential family forbears. This unique Dictionary will be of the greatest interest not only to those interested in Irish history, students of the Irish language, genealogists, and geneticists, but also to the general public, both in Ireland and in the Irish diaspora in North America, Australia, and elsewhere.

Author : Harry Parkin,Lecturer in English Language Harry Parkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Names, Personal
ISBN : 0198868251

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain by Harry Parkin,Lecturer in English Language Harry Parkin Pdf

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain provides information on almost all names with more than 30 bearers in the UK 2011 census, based on the latest research. Each of the around 43,500 entries covers the name's etymology, variants, frequency, and historical and geographical distribution.

Author : John Everett-Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Gazetteers
ISBN : 0191866326

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The Concise Dictionary of World Place-names by John Everett-Heath Pdf

"Includes over 11,000 entries. This dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers continents, countries, regions, islands, bays, capes, cities, towns, deserts, lakes, mountains, and rivers, giving the name in the local language as well as key historical facts associated with many place names. The fourth edition includes updates to French regions and to Ukrainian place names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meaning, as well as a list of personalities and leaders who have influenced the naming of places around the world"--Publisher.

Author : E. G. Withycombe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:463243822

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The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names by E. G. Withycombe Pdf

Author : David Mills
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199609086

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A Dictionary of British Place-Names by David Mills Pdf

From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

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Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Author : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure (Historian),Paul Cullen (Ph. D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2992 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES
ISBN : 0198798822

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The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure (Historian),Paul Cullen (Ph. D.) Pdf

Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Author : A. D. Mills
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 019956678X

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A Dictionary of London Place-Names by A. D. Mills Pdf

A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.

Author : Eilert Ekwall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:1004990143

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names by Eilert Ekwall Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191578564

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?

Author : Harry Parkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Names, Personal
ISBN : 0191939870

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain by Harry Parkin Pdf

This dictionary provides information on almost all names with more than 30 bearers in the UK 2011 census, based on the latest research. Each of the around 43,500 entries covers the name's etymology, variants, frequency, and historical and geographical distribution.

Author : John Scott
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 829 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191047558

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A Dictionary of Sociology by John Scott Pdf

A consistent best-seller, the wide-ranging and authoritative Dictionary of Sociology was first published in 1994 and contains more than 2,500 entries on the terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field, as well as from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science. For this fourth edition, Professor John Scott has conducted a thorough review of all entries to ensure that they are concise, focused, and up to date. Revisions reflect current intellectual debates and social conditions, particularly in relation to global and multi-cultural issues. New entries cover relevant contemporary concepts, such as climate change, social media, terrorism, and intersectionality, as well as key living sociologists. This Dictionary is both an invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners, and an essential source of reference for more advanced students and teachers.