Little Oxford dictionary of word origins
(Book)
Author
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Central Library - Nonfiction - 2nd Floor | 422 C | In Transit |
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxi, 375 pages ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
Derived from the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, this volume is a fascinating tour of the etymologies of English words. The book contains the word origins of 1,000 words arranged across 100 themes. Entries also include information on related phrases and quotations, as well as contemporary usage. A comprehensive index ensures that you can quickly find the word you are looking for. Ideal for browsing, this is an irresistible collection of word origins and the perfect gift for word lovers.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cresswell, J. (2014). Little Oxford dictionary of word origins (First edition.). Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cresswell, Julia, 1950-. 2014. Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cresswell, Julia, 1950-. Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins Oxford University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cresswell, Julia. Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins First edition., Oxford University Press, 2014.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.