A Glossary And Etymological Dictionary Of Obsolete And Uncommon Words (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430458586)

A Glossary and Etymological Dictionary of Obsolete and Uncommon Words by William Toone is a comprehensive reference book that provides definitions and origins of rare and outdated words. The book contains over 10,000 entries, each with a detailed explanation of the word's meaning, usage, and history. The author has also included information on the etymology of each word, tracing its origins back to its earliest known usage. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, linguists, and anyone with an interest in the English language and its evolution over time. It is an excellent tool for writers, researchers, and students who need to understand the meanings of obscure words found in historical texts. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to navigate and locate specific words. Overall, A Glossary and Etymological Dictionary of Obsolete and Uncommon Words is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in the history and evolution 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.

Author: William Toone
ISBN-10: 1430458585
ISBN-13: 9781430458586
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.03d