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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 9780486218748 and ISBN 0486218740.
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