Author: Edward LathamPublisher:
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Category : Names
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A Dictionary of Names, Nicknames and Surnames, of Persons, Places and Things
Author: Edward LathamA Dictionary of Names, Nicknames and Surnames, of People, Places and Things
Author: Edward LathamAn Alphabetical Guide to the Language of Name Studies
Author: Adrian RoomPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810831698
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Information on more than 660 terms used in onomastics, the study of names.
A Dictionary of Names Nicknames and Surnames of People Places and Things - Scholar's Choice Edition
Author: Edward LathamPublisher:
ISBN: 9781296458157
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming
Author: Carole HoughPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199656436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
This handbook offers an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful for specialists and accessible to the general reader. International experts examine name theory, place and personal names, names in literature, socio-onomastics, names and other disciplines, and other types of names.
No Official Umbrella
Author: Glyn Idris JonesPublisher: Douglas Foote
ISBN: 9609841805
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Jones has appeared in London playing leading roles in many provincial theaters, on tours, and on the continent. He has also worked in film and radio, and his television appearances have been numerous. Jones has written screenplays for Columbia Films, 20th Century Fox, Children's Film Foundation, BBC, and independent TV.
Dictionary Catalogue ...
Author: Illinois State LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
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Author: Dictionary of American Family Names
Author: Patrick HanksPublisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0195081374
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2094
Book Description
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
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