The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: On Historical Principles (Two-Volume Set)
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Author: William Little, H.W. Fowler, J. Coulson, C.T. Onions
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive reference work, "The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: On Historical Principles," presents a meticulously abridged version of the monumental Oxford English Dictionary. It details the evolution of the English language, tracing the historical development of words and their meanings with unparalleled precision. This academic text provides extensive etymologies, pronunciations, and illustrative quotations, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, writers, and anyone with a serious interest in the English lexicon. It captures the richness and complexity of the language, offering a profound understanding of its historical foundations.
Author: William Little, H.W. Fowler, J. Coulson, C.T. Onions
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive reference work, "The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: On Historical Principles," presents a meticulously abridged version of the monumental Oxford English Dictionary. It details the evolution of the English language, tracing the historical development of words and their meanings with unparalleled precision. This academic text provides extensive etymologies, pronunciations, and illustrative quotations, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, writers, and anyone with a serious interest in the English lexicon. It captures the richness and complexity of the language, offering a profound understanding of its historical foundations.