Etymological dictionary of english imitative words, an
Auteur :
Flaksman, Maria
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631906200
Date de publication :
24 sept. 2024
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
835 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
The present Dictionary is the first dictionary of English words imitative by origin. These include words perceived as imitative in Present-day English (bow-wow, peep) as well as words derived from imitative roots (cliché, cicada). The Dictionary reveals patterns in the diachronic development, origin, and etymology of more than 1320 words.