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A Primer Of English Etymology
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LinguisticsGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781021561541
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In this classic work, Walter William Skeat provides an introduction to the study of English etymology. Covering the history and evolution of the English language, this book is an essential reference for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the roots of the English language.
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