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An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, Vol. 2

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

eBook, English, 2012
Dover Publications, Newburyport, 2012