˜Theœ Oxford guide to etymology [Reprinted] 9780199691616, 0199691614

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˜Theœ Oxford guide to etymology [Reprinted]
 9780199691616, 0199691614

Table of contents :
About this book
1. Introduction
2. What is a Word? Which Words Need Etymologies?
3. Are Words Coherent Entities?
4. Word Formation
5. Lexical Borrowing
6. The Mechanisms of Borrowing
7. Change in Word Form
8. Semantic Change
9. Etymology and Names
10. Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested for Further Reading
References
General Index
Index of Word Forms

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