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Barnhart Concise Dictionary of Etymology (Hardcover)

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-- American Library Association Reference Books Bulletin
"[A] combination of readability with scholarship...of exceptional quality..."

-- Language
"In quantitative terms--number of entries and fullness of treatment--the Barnhart dictionary appears to be the best etymological work now availablle."

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 944 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; 1 edition (September 15, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062700847
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062700841
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 2.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  (8 customer reviews)
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