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Adventure.

Authors :
Safire, William
Source :
New York Times Magazine. 06/06/99, Vol. 148 Issue 51545, p24. 2p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Focuses on the origin and common usage of the word 'adventurer' and its derivatives, as well as the word hellmouth. The Latin root of adventurer; Evolution of the term from disreputable to heroic and romantic; Origins of the term 'hellmouth'; Strategies of etymology, the study of word origin.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ETYMOLOGY
*ADVENTURE & adventurers
*LATIN etymology
*HISTORICAL lexicology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00287822
Volume :
148
Issue :
51545
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1913574

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