This dictionary gives the origins of some 20,000 items from the
modern English vocabulary, discussing them in groups that make
clear the connections between words derived by a variety of routes
from originally common stock. As well as giving the answers to
questions about the derivation of individual words, it is a
fascinating book to browse through, since every page points out
links with other entries. It is easy to pursue such trails as the
longer articles are written as continuous prose clearly divided up
by means of numbered paragraphs and subheadings, and there is a
careful system of cross-references. In addition to the main A-Z
listing, there are extensive lists of prefixes, suffixes, and
elements used in the creation of new vocabulary.
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