Author: Auriel Douglas
Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
ISBN: 9780139499265
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The origins of 800 common words derived from the names of uncommon people. Each entry includes the eponym, a biographical sketch of the perrson from whom it was derived, and an account of its origin, as well as the definition and current usage.
Webster's New World Dictionary of Eponyms
Author: Auriel Douglas
Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
ISBN: 9780139499265
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The origins of 800 common words derived from the names of uncommon people. Each entry includes the eponym, a biographical sketch of the perrson from whom it was derived, and an account of its origin, as well as the definition and current usage.
Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
ISBN: 9780139499265
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The origins of 800 common words derived from the names of uncommon people. Each entry includes the eponym, a biographical sketch of the perrson from whom it was derived, and an account of its origin, as well as the definition and current usage.
Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language
Author: David Bernard Guralnik
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN: 9780517244494
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN: 9780517244494
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged
Author: Philip Babcock Gove
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 0877792011
Category : Dictionaries, Polyglot
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
An English language dictionary containing over 470,000 entries.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 0877792011
Category : Dictionaries, Polyglot
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
An English language dictionary containing over 470,000 entries.
Webster's New World Dictionary
Author: Michael Agnes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743470702
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
Over 60,000 entries -- covering business, computer, and scientific terms; colloquial, idiomatic, and current slang expressions; and more. Updated and revised biographical and geographical database -- with more than 2,000 new entries. Simple alphabetical listing for all entries -- including prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, and biographical and geographical names. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions -- many revised to reflect the latest research on usage and meaning. Precise and comprehensive pronunciation key -- designed for quick, convenient reference. Updated page design and layout -- modern, clear type appeals to the eye and makes for an easier-to-read reference tool. Complete A-to-Z preparation by the permanent lexicographical staff at Webster's New World" College Dictionary -- the word pros who prepared the acclaimed Fourth College Edition.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743470702
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
Over 60,000 entries -- covering business, computer, and scientific terms; colloquial, idiomatic, and current slang expressions; and more. Updated and revised biographical and geographical database -- with more than 2,000 new entries. Simple alphabetical listing for all entries -- including prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, foreign words and phrases, and biographical and geographical names. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions -- many revised to reflect the latest research on usage and meaning. Precise and comprehensive pronunciation key -- designed for quick, convenient reference. Updated page design and layout -- modern, clear type appeals to the eye and makes for an easier-to-read reference tool. Complete A-to-Z preparation by the permanent lexicographical staff at Webster's New World" College Dictionary -- the word pros who prepared the acclaimed Fourth College Edition.
Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language
Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Noah Webster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
Webster's New World Dictionary of Synonyms
Author: Ruth Kimball Kent
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Webster's New World Dictionary of American English
Author: Victoria Neufeldt
Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1612
Book Description
"Webster's New World Dictionary is a precise reference tool carefully created to meet the needs of the most demanding user. Definitions are accurately written to convey the most up-to-date information in a user-friendly, easily understood style. Commonly used foreign expressions that should be italicized are clearly identified; and an innovative feature is a syllabification system that distinguishes between preferred word breaks for line-end hyphenation and possible but less desirable breaks. In this updated edition, new entries map the frontiers of English in an era of unparalleled diversity and rapid development, while more than 150,000 entries ensure that you'll find the word you're looking for ... and a great deal more." "In today's information age, in which clarity of expression and understanding are at a premium, and the ability to communicate crisply and accurately becomes more important every day, a high-quality desk dictionary is absolutely essential. Webster's New World Dictionary, Third College Edition, is such a dictionary."--Jacket.
Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1612
Book Description
"Webster's New World Dictionary is a precise reference tool carefully created to meet the needs of the most demanding user. Definitions are accurately written to convey the most up-to-date information in a user-friendly, easily understood style. Commonly used foreign expressions that should be italicized are clearly identified; and an innovative feature is a syllabification system that distinguishes between preferred word breaks for line-end hyphenation and possible but less desirable breaks. In this updated edition, new entries map the frontiers of English in an era of unparalleled diversity and rapid development, while more than 150,000 entries ensure that you'll find the word you're looking for ... and a great deal more." "In today's information age, in which clarity of expression and understanding are at a premium, and the ability to communicate crisply and accurately becomes more important every day, a high-quality desk dictionary is absolutely essential. Webster's New World Dictionary, Third College Edition, is such a dictionary."--Jacket.
Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary
Author: The Editors of the Webster's New World Dictionaries
Publisher: Webster's New World
ISBN: 9780544818118
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Completely revised and enlarged based on the recent Fourth Edition of Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, this perennial bestseller now includes more than 37,000 entries. Clear, concise definitions instantly provide reliable information about thousands of terms and meanings in every area of contemporary language. Updated reference supplements make this the most readable and useful pocket dictionary available today.
Publisher: Webster's New World
ISBN: 9780544818118
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Completely revised and enlarged based on the recent Fourth Edition of Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, this perennial bestseller now includes more than 37,000 entries. Clear, concise definitions instantly provide reliable information about thousands of terms and meanings in every area of contemporary language. Updated reference supplements make this the most readable and useful pocket dictionary available today.
Webster's New World Dictionary
Author: David Bernard Guralnik
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780529053442
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780529053442
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description