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Stew, Sty, and Steward.
- Source :
-
Notes & Queries . Sep2013, Vol. 60 Issue 3, p373-376. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
-
Abstract
- The article discusses the etymology and usage of the related words stew, sty, and steward, particularly tracing their history in the "Oxford English Dictionary." It addresses differences in the words between verbs and nouns, derivation from Medieval French language, and the likelihood of a West Germanic origin.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00293970
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Notes & Queries
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90017845
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/notesj/gjt155