Read A New Dictionary of Eponyms

A New Dictionary of Eponyms

Morton S. Freeman

4.9/5 (23421 ratings)

Description:Coined about a century ago, the term eponym is a product of two Greek words, epi, "on" or "upon, " and onama, "a name." But its broadened meaning, as dictionaries set it out, refers to a word derived from a proper name. A Dictionary of Eponyms explores the origins of hundreds of these everyday words from Argyle socks to zeppelins. Written in an entertaining and anecdotal style, and with a foreword by Edwin Newman, the book includes a brief biography of the individual whose name became associated with an item or concept as well as information on how and when the name entered the language. If you've ever wondered just where the terms like hooker, sideburns, pamphlet, and robot come from, Morton Freeman does more than simply define them - he brings them to life.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A New Dictionary of Eponyms. To get started finding A New Dictionary of Eponyms, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 0195093542

Description: Coined about a century ago, the term eponym is a product of two Greek words, epi, "on" or "upon, " and onama, "a name." But its broadened meaning, as dictionaries set it out, refers to a word derived from a proper name. A Dictionary of Eponyms explores the origins of hundreds of these everyday words from Argyle socks to zeppelins. Written in an entertaining and anecdotal style, and with a foreword by Edwin Newman, the book includes a brief biography of the individual whose name became associated with an item or concept as well as information on how and when the name entered the language. If you've ever wondered just where the terms like hooker, sideburns, pamphlet, and robot come from, Morton Freeman does more than simply define them - he brings them to life.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A New Dictionary of Eponyms. To get started finding A New Dictionary of Eponyms, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

A New Dictionary of Eponyms

A New Dictionary of Eponyms

More Books

Dictionary of Medical Eponyms

Dictionary of Medical Eponyms

Dictionary of Medical Eponyms, Second Edition, Paperback

Dictionary of Medical Eponyms, Second Edition, Paperback

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Eponyms

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Eponyms

The Dictionary of Eponyms

The Dictionary of Eponyms

Eponyms in Psychology

Eponyms in Psychology

Elsevier's Dictionary of Eponyms

Elsevier's Dictionary of Eponyms

How to Get Your Name in the Dictionary

How to Get Your Name in the Dictionary

Dictionary of the Bible ...

Dictionary of the Bible ...

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: Dictionary

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: Dictionary