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100	1		_aWeekley, Ernest, _d1865-1954
245	1	4	_aThe Romance of Words (4th ed.)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-12-21
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Romance of Words" by Ernest Weekley is a linguistic exploration written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the etymology of various English words, tracing their historical origins and transformations over time. Weekley's aim is to present the often-surprising histories of these words in an accessible manner, catering to those with a casual interest in language rather than specialists in the field. The opening of the book introduces the intricate makeup of the English vocabulary, detailing its Latin, Old English, and Norse components, with particular emphasis on the influence of Old French. Weekley discusses how words can have complex and layered meanings, showing how native terms can become obsolete in favor of borrowed ones. He highlights the romance of language and the intriguing tales that accompany the evolution of words, making it clear that this work is intended not only for educational purposes but also for the enjoyment of language enthusiasts. The author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of language, inviting readers to uncover the unexpected narratives behind familiar terms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish language -- Etymology
653			_aEnglish language -- Semantics
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23958
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