The Oxford Guide To Etymology

Author : Philip Durkin
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780191618789

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The Oxford Guide to Etymology by Philip Durkin Pdf

This practical introduction to word history investigates every aspect of where words come from and how they change. Philip Durkin, chief etymologist of the Oxford English Dictionary, shows how different types of evidence can shed light on the myriad ways in which words change in form and meaning. He considers how such changes can be part of wider linguistic processes, or be influenced by a complex mixture of social and cultural factors. He illustrates every point with a wide range of fascinating examples. Dr Durkin investigates folk etymology and other changes which words undergo in everyday use. He shows how language families are established, how words in different languages can have a common ancester, and the ways in which the latter can be distinguished from words introduced through language contact. He examines the etymologies of the names of people and places. His focus is on English but he draws many examples from languages such as French, German, and Latin which cast light on the pre-histories of English words. The Oxford Guide to Etymology is reliable, readable, instructive, and enjoyable. Everyone interested in the history of words will value this account of an endlessly fascinating subject.

Author : Anatoly Liberman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199889013

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Word Origins And How We Know Them by Anatoly Liberman Pdf

Written in a funny, charming, and conversational style, Word Origins is the first book to offer a thorough investigation of the history and the science of etymology, making this little-known field accessible to everyone interested in the history of words. Anatoly Liberman, an internationally acclaimed etymologist, takes the reader by the hand and explains the many ways that English words can be made, and the many ways in which etymologists try to unearth the origins of words. Every chapter is packed with dozens of examples of proven word histories, used to illustrate the correct ways to trace the origins of words as well as some of the egregiously bad ways to trace them. He not only tells the known origins of hundreds of words, but also shows how their origins were determined. And along the way, the reader is treated to a wealth of fascinating word facts. Did they once have bells in a belfry? No, the original meaning of belfry was siege tower. Are the words isle and island, raven and ravenous, or pan and pantry related etymologically? No, though they look strikingly similar, these words came to English via different routes. Partly a history, partly a how-to, and completely entertaining, Word Origins invites readers behind the scenes to watch an etymologist at work.

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 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 : Philip Durkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199691630

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The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography by Philip Durkin Pdf

This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

Author : Philip Durkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199574995

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Borrowed Words by Philip Durkin Pdf

This book shows how, when, and why English took words from other languages and explains how to find their origins and reasons for adoption. It covers the effects of contact with languages ranging from Latin and French to Yiddish, Chinese, and Maori, from Saxon times to the present. It will appeal to everyone interested in the history of English.

Author : Charles Talbut Onions,George Washington Salisbury Friedrichsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:257481366

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The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by Charles Talbut Onions,George Washington Salisbury Friedrichsen Pdf

Author : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : John R. Taylor
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199641604

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The Oxford Handbook of the Word by John R. Taylor Pdf

The word is central to both naive and expert theories of language. Yet the definition of 'word' remains problematic. The 42 chapters of this Handbook offer a variety of perspectives on this most basic and elusive of linguistic units.

Author : Julia Cresswell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199547937

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Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by Julia Cresswell Pdf

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.

Author : J. P. Mallory,D. Q. Adams
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199287918

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The Oxford Introduction to Proto-Indo-European and the Proto-Indo-European World by J. P. Mallory,D. Q. Adams Pdf

The authors introduce Proto-Indo-European describing its construction and revealing the people who spoke it between 5,500 and 8,000 years ago. Using archaeological evidence and natural history they reconstruct the lives, passions, culture, society and mythology of the Proto-Indo-Europeans.

Author : Charles Talbut Onions,George Washington Salisbury Friedrichsen,R. W. Burchfield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:727998248

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The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by Charles Talbut Onions,George Washington Salisbury Friedrichsen,R. W. Burchfield Pdf

Author : Carole Hough,Daria Izdebska
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199656431

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The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming by Carole Hough,Daria Izdebska Pdf

This handbook offers an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful for specialists and accessible to the general reader. International experts examine name theory, place and personal names, names in literature, socio-onomastics, names and other disciplines, and other types of names.

Author : T. F. Hoad
Publisher : Oxford ; New York : Oxford/Clarendon Press, 1986 (1991 printing)
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038017336

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by T. F. Hoad Pdf

A guide to word origins offers entries covering the history and sense-development of a major part of the modern English vocabulary.

Author : Keith Allan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199585847

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The Oxford Handbook of the History of Linguistics by Keith Allan Pdf

Leading scholars examine the history of linguistics from ancient origins to the present. They consider every aspect of the field from language origins to neurolinguistics, explore the linguistic traditions in different parts of the world, examine how work in linguistics has influenced other fields, and look at how it has been practically applied

Author : Walter W. Skeat
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853263117

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The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology by Walter W. Skeat Pdf

Walter Skeat (1835-1912) was one of the greatest investigators of the roots of the English language, and his remarkable scholarship was instrumental in the revival of the great works of early English Literature. His astonishing detective work into the origins and development of the world's most widely used language provides an unsurpassed guide to its flexibility and richness.