Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious by Leopold Wagner
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| Author | Wagner, Leopold, 1858- |
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| Title | Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The countries of the world -- The months and days of the week -- Creeds, sects, and denominations -- Tavern signs -- Royal surnames -- National nicknames -- Birds -- Religious orders -- Paper and printing -- Political nicknames -- Flowers -- The Bible -- Wines -- Literary sobriquets -- The counties of England and Wales -- Carriages -- Dances -- Pigments and dyes -- London districts and suburbs -- Battles -- Notable days and festivals -- Textiles, embroideries, and lace -- Literary pseudonyms -- Counterfeit presentments -- London inns and gardens -- Sobriquets and nicknames -- The Inns of Court -- Races -- London churches and buildings -- Class names and nicknames -- Malt liquors -- Diamonds and precious stones -- Naval and military sobriquets -- Money -- Spirits -- London streets and squares. |
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| Summary | "Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious" by Leopold Wagner is a non-fiction reference work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the etymology and significance of various names, including personal names, geographic locations, and significant cultural terms. It aims to unravel the historical and linguistic roots behind the names we encounter daily, making it an intriguing resource for those curious about the deeper meanings and histories of the world around them. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to investigate the importance of names and their origins. Wagner explains the decision-making process behind the book's title, emphasizing his desire to make the subject appealing and accessible to a general audience rather than just to scholars. He outlines the scope of the work, which will cover not only names of people and places but also those associated with various objects, customs, and notable historical events, encouraging readers to consider how names contribute to our understanding of history and society. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of nomenclature, aiming to captivate the curiosity of the reader with its promise of linguistic discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Names |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52930 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 177 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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