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An Informal Introduction to English Etymology
- Source :
- The Review of English Studies. May 1998, Vol. 49 Issue 194, p196, 2 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- 'When words are restrained, by common usage, to a particular sense, to run up to etymology, and construe them by dictionary, is wretchedly ridiculous', Johnson's Dictionary states dismissively in one [...]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00346551
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 194
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The Review of English Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.20851433