Original Image
click to view more

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

by Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

$9.97

List Price: $15.95
Save: $5.98 (37%)
add to favourite
  • Only 5 left in Stock - order soon.
  • FREE DELIVERY by Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • 24/24 Online
  • Yes High Speed
  • Yes Protection
Tell-A-Friend
Last update:

Description

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases.

The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam.

An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.

Last updated on

Product Details

  • Oxford University Press Brand
  • Sep 22, 2021 Pub Date:
  • 0198868758 ISBN-10:
  • 9780198868750 ISBN-13:
  • English Language
  • 5.16 in * 1.21 in * 7.8 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: