By Subject > Preferred Bookstore > Language > Expanded > An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language Author: Walter W. Skeat Retail Price: $39.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Pages: 832 Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 ISBN: 0486440524 EAN: 978-0-486-44052-1 UPC: 8-00759-44052-8 Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homonyms and doublets, and the distribution of English-language sources. Unabridged republication of the new revised and enlarged edition published by Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1910. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Vol. 1 by Ernest Weekley Volume 1 of 2. Classic contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. read more $16.95 An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Vol. 2 by Ernest Weekley 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, colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. read more $16.95 Flappers 2 Rappers: American Youth Slang by Tom Dalzell Entertaining, highly readable book pulses with the vernacular of young Americans from the end of the 19th century to the present. Alphabetical listings for each decade, plus fascinating sidebars about language and culture. read more $14.95