[PDF] Oxford School Dictionary Of Word Origins eBook

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,1 MB
Release : 2002
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780199108084

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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

Author : Julia Cresswell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 34,74 MB
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0199547939

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

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Arcade
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 25,41 MB
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781611450538

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Uncover the hidden and often surprising connection between words. Written in a clear and informative style, the more than 8,000 articles reveal the origins of and links between some of the most common English-language words. What is the link between map and apron, acrobat and oxygen, zeal and jealousy, flour and pollen, secret and crime? Did you know that crimson originally comes from the name of tiny scale insects, the kermes, from whose dried bodies a red dyestuff is made? That Yankee began as a nickname for Dutchmen? That omelette evolved from amulette, “a thin sheet of metal,” and is a not-too-distant cousin of the word laminate? That jeans find their antecedent in jean fustian, meaning “a cotton fabric from Genoa”? They also contain an extensive selection of words whose life histories are intrinsically fascinating or instructive. This dictionary shows how modern English has developed from its Indo-European roots and how the various influences on the language—from migration and invasion to exploration, trade, technology, and scholarship—have intermingled. It is an invaluable addition to any English or linguistics library.

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : pages
File Size : 37,69 MB
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780195218893

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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 : John Ayto
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,44 MB
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780192733740

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This new edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins, now available in paperback, is an engaging, funny, and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday language. It is perfect for additional language reference and helps develop an insight into the words we use every day.

Author : Susan Rennie
Publisher :
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 43,12 MB
Release : 2018-05
Category :
ISBN : 9780192767165

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New edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary with more words added, more spelling support, and enhanced supplements for grammar and language help. Easy-to-use with clear entries and examples from the books children love reading, plus curriculum help, it is the ideal dictionary for children aged 8+.

Author : Philip Durkin
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 15,6 MB
Release : 2009-07-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199236518

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The best introduction to word history ever published combines scholarship with readability. OED's chief etymologist shows how words originate and change. He explores the histories of place and personal names and explains how to use different kinds of evidence, historical as well as linguistic. This is a book for everyone interested in words.

Author : Susan Rennie
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 2010-04-22
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780199118410

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New Oxford thesaurus, with thousands of synonyms, help avoiding pitfalls and overused words, plus How to Write Well Toolkit. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus for real vocabulary and age-appropriate sentences. Ideal for preparing for GCSE Spoken Language Study and Creative Writing and, where allowed, using in controlled assessments.

Author : Oxford Oxford Languages
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780192743503

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This new edition has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Features: Clear, simple and accessible with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full. Created using the Oxford Education Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written for and by children. Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams. --editor