Dictionary of English Etymology; Volume 3

This dictionary, written by renowned philologist Hensleigh Wedgwood, is a comprehensive guide to the origins and development of over 38,000 English words. With examples cited from Old English to modern usage, this reference work is an essential tool for anyone interested in the study of language evolution.

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