The School Etymological Dictionary and Word-Book. (Chiefly an Abridgment) [Of Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary]
The School Etymological Dictionary and Word-Book. (Chiefly an Abridgment) [Of Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary]

Author: James Stormonth

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021306128

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This handy reference work is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary and language skills. It provides clear and concise definitions of thousands of words and includes helpful notes on their origins and pronunciation. The book is specifically designed for use by students and teachers, and includes many words that are commonly found on standardized tests. With its helpful layout and comprehensive coverage, this dictionary is sure to be a valuable addition to any classroom or library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Once Upon a Word
Once Upon a Word

Author: Jess Zafarris

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1646112601

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Where do words come from?—Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches—Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions—Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits—Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.

The School Etymological Dictionary and Word-Book. [of Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary]. - Primary Source Edition
The School Etymological Dictionary and Word-Book. [of Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary]. - Primary Source Edition

Author: James Stormonth

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781289572372

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Dictionary of Word Origins
Dictionary of Word Origins

Author: Jordan Almond

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780806517131

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This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.

Where Words Come From
Where Words Come From

Author: Fred Sedgwick

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-07-10

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1847062741

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An invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words crafted into pithy annecdotes and facts.