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Historical & comparative linguistics, Prose: non-fiction
The origins and development of over 30,000 English words
With over 30,000 entries, Chambers Dictionary of Etymology is a prestigious and scholarly dictionary that explains where English words come from. An important etymological resource for the expert, it is also a useful reference source for the general reader.
Praise for Chambers Dictionary of Etymology
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The best of scholarship ... the most user-friendly of etymological dictionaries - University of Georgia
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