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Volume 1 of 2. Classic contains most of the more common words, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, and common foreign words. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. "Notable for its readable historical discussions, apt citations and jargonless clarity" -- Saturday Review.Weekley, Ernest is the author of 'Etymological Dictionary of Modern English' with ISBN 9780486218731 and ISBN 0486218732.
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