The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English
Title | The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English PDF eBook |
Author | Press Boulevard Company Staff |
Publisher | Berkley Books |
Total Pages | 500 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN |
A fascinating guide to English's exotic side...
The Oxford essential dictionary of foreign terms in English
Title | The Oxford essential dictionary of foreign terms in English PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Speake |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 486 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9780199891573 |
This comprehensive reference includes detailed information on the spelling, history, and usage of thousands of foreign words and phrases used by English speakers. There are words from more than forty languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish. Terms from cooking, fashion, and music jostle with others from fine arts, history, law, politics, business, and travel in this great reference to words from around the globe.
Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English
Title | Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9784251699527 |
This comprehensive reference includes detailed information on the spelling, history, and usage of thousands of foreign words and phrases used by English speakers. There are words from more than forty languages, and terms from cooking, fashion, and music jostle with others from fine arts, history, law, politics, business, and travel.
The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Speake |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | 512 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780198610519 |
Entries provide definitions and information on the origins, history, and usage of terms of foreign origin in English, including words in common use and artistic and scientific vocabulary.
Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
Title | Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Delahunty |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-03-11 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780199543687 |
This updated and revised edition is the authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary British and American English. Drawn from over 40 languages, the 6,000 entries detail the history of each word or phrase and provide selected quotations to clearly illustrate their use in the English language.
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
Title | The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military PDF eBook |
Author | Oxford University Press Staff |
Publisher | Berkley Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Electronic books |
ISBN | 9780425180693 |
From Oxford University Press, renowned for educational and reference works, comes this handy, concise guide to all things military.* Covers all conflicts involving the U.S. military, military ranks, attire, insignia, medals, weapons, military prisons, vehicles, ships and aircraft* Pronunciations of military terms and acronyms* Numerous lists and additional facts on people, places, and battles* A must-have for members of the military and students of military history
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Title | Concise Oxford English Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Angus Stevenson |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | 1728 |
Release | 2011-08-18 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0199601119 |
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. This Luxury Edition is perfect for anyone looking to invest in a reliable resource for home, school, or office. It includes unique features such as cut thumb tabs, printed endpapers, ribbon marker, with coloured head and tailbands making it a centerpiece for all bookshelves. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary Luxury Edition presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This Luxury Edition also includes 12 months' of access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com.