Ebook: An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Vol. 2

DOVER BOOKS ON LANGUAGE; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; ETYMOLOGICAL DICTIONARY; A CATALOG OF SELECTED DOVER BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS OF INTEREST.;Volume 2 of 2. Classic contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. ""Notable for its readable historical discussions, apt citations and jargonless clarity""--Saturday Review.