A comprehensive etymological dictionary of the English language
Subtitle: dealing with the origin of words and their sense development thus illustrating the history of civilization and culture.
Edition: Unabridged, one vol. ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Pub. Co.
Published: 1971
Place of publication: Amsterdam; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 845
Subjects: English language -- Etymology -- Dictionaries.
Description: A detailed reference work examining the derivation and meanings of words.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [xix]-[xx]