Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
- ISBN 13:
9780198868750
- ISBN 10:
0198868758
- Edition: 3rd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 09/22/2021
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary
The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam.
An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.