A Dictionary of Etymology of the English Language: And of English Synonyms and Paronymes is a reference book written by John Oswald and originally published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of English words, as well as their synonyms and paronyms.The dictionary is organized alphabetically, with entries for each word providing information on its etymology, or the study of its origins and development. This includes tracing the word's history through different languages and cultures, as ...
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A Dictionary of Etymology of the English Language: And of English Synonyms and Paronymes is a reference book written by John Oswald and originally published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of English words, as well as their synonyms and paronyms.The dictionary is organized alphabetically, with entries for each word providing information on its etymology, or the study of its origins and development. This includes tracing the word's history through different languages and cultures, as well as identifying any changes in meaning over time.In addition to etymology, the book also includes entries on English synonyms and paronyms, which are words that are similar in sound or spelling but have different meanings. These entries provide explanations and examples to help readers distinguish between these often-confusing words.Overall, A Dictionary of Etymology of the English Language: And of English Synonyms and Paronymes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and meaning of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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