The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology

With over 17, 000 entries, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to word origins available in paperback. Based on The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of English words, it contains a wealth of information about our language and its history. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.