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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A brief and interesting read,
This review is from: The Chronology of Words & Phrases: A Thousand Years in the History of English (Paperback)
A chronology of historic events, 1066 to present, in the English-speaking world and the words that derive from or were changed by these events. The events and words are rather selective -- it is after all a fairly slim book -- but it is well-written and enjoyable for historians and etymologists alike. A better browser than reference tool and accordingly recommended as such.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stimulating discussion of English origins,
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This review is from: The Chronology of Words & Phrases: A Thousand Years in the History of English (Paperback)
As a previous reviewer stated, this book will disappoint you if you are looking for a definitive list of English word origins. But once you accept its eclectic nature, you will love it, if you have an interest in words.The Flavells trace the history of many common words in an entertaining manner. It is amazing how a word can come from an ancestor which is little like it, or have a current meaning that is very different from its meanings in other times. Highly recommended for lovers of language. |
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The Chronology of Words and Phrases: A Thousand Years in the History of English by Linda Flavell (Hardcover - September 1, 1999)
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