Excerpt from Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, in Miniature: With Many Additional Words From Todd, and Other Authors; Containing Also a Collection of Phrases, From the Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish
In the first place, a great number of additional words have been inserted from Tonn's Quarto Edition of Johnson's Dictio 1 any, as well as from other sources. - Secondly, there have been collected with great care, nearly a thousand Scotticisms, Vulgar Anglicisms, and Grammatical Improprieties, (including those publidied by Dr. Beattie,) arranged in strict alphabetical order.
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Excerpt from Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, in Miniature: With Many Additional Words From Todd, and Other Authors; Containing Also a Collection of Phrases, From the Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish
In the first place, a great number of additional words have been inserted from Tonn's Quarto Edition of Johnson's Dictio 1 any, as well as from other sources. - Secondly, there have been collected with great care, nearly a thousand Scotticisms, Vulgar Anglicisms, and Grammatical Improprieties, (including those publidied by Dr. Beattie,) arranged in strict alphabetical order.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough exploration of English words derived from Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish languages. It shines a light on the rich tapestry of English etymology, highlighting popular words, those used in more erudite contexts, and even slang terms. The author meticulously traces the journey of these words into the English lexicography, examining the ways in which they evolved both in meaning and usage over time. The book is not merely an etymological compendium but a compelling narrative of linguistic evolution, tracing the movement of words across linguistic and geographical borders, and reveals the fascinating stories behind how our vocabulary has blossomed to become the expressive and diverse language we know today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780259430810_0
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