A Dictionary of European Anglicisms: A Usage Dictionary of Anglicisms in Sixteen European Languages
| AUTHOR | G?rlach, Manfred; Görlach, Manfred; G?rlach, Manfred et al. |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (09/02/2005) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The first dictionary of its kind to provide an exhaustive comparative treatment of the influence of English on other European languages. Covering sixteen selected languages from different language families, entries consist of words which are recognizably English in form and which appear in at least one of the languages tested. Entries are comprised of a brief definition, followed by a summary paragraph containing a wealth of historical and linguistic information. Many entries are also accompanied by a grid summarizing the distribution of the word across Europe.
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ISBN-13:
9780199283064
ISBN-10:
0199283060
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
380
Carton Quantity:
11
Product Dimensions:
6.70 x 0.90 x 9.60 inches
Weight:
1.45 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Dictionaries
Reference | Multi-Language Dictionaries
Reference | Linguistics - General
Dewey Decimal:
413.21
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The first dictionary of its kind to provide an exhaustive comparative treatment of the influence of English on other European languages. Covering sixteen selected languages from different language families, entries consist of words which are recognizably English in form and which appear in at least one of the languages tested. Entries are comprised of a brief definition, followed by a summary paragraph containing a wealth of historical and linguistic information. Many entries are also accompanied by a grid summarizing the distribution of the word across Europe.
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Editor:
Gorlach, Manfred
Manfred Gorlach is Professor in the Department of English at the University of Koln, Germany
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