The Place-names of Oxfordshire
Title | The Place-names of Oxfordshire PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Alexander |
Publisher | Oxford : [s.n.] |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | Names, Geographical |
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The Place-names of Oxfordshire
Title | The Place-names of Oxfordshire PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Gelling |
Publisher | |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 1953 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
A Dictionary of British Place-Names
Title | A Dictionary of British Place-Names PDF eBook |
Author | David Mills |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 574 |
Release | 2011-10-20 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 019960908X |
From Abbas Combe to Zennor, this dictionary gives the meaning and origin of place names in the British Isles, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day.
The Place-names of Sussex
Title | The Place-names of Sussex PDF eBook |
Author | Richard G. Roberts |
Publisher | Cambridge, [Eng.], University Press |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Durkin |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 737 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0199691630 |
This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.
The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Hanks |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | |
Release | 2016-11-17 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0192527479 |
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Introduction to the Survey of English Place-names
Title | Introduction to the Survey of English Place-names PDF eBook |
Author | Allen Mawer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |