Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings by Trench H. Johnson
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| Author | Johnson, Trench H. |
|---|---|
| Title | Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings" by Trench H. Johnson is an encyclopedic reference written in the early 20th century. This work explores the etymology and historical significance of various phrases and place names, providing insights into their origins and meanings. The book is particularly valuable for readers interested in linguistics, cultural history, and the evolution of language in contemporary society. The opening of the text presents Johnson's intent to clarify the origins of numerous everyday terms and proper nouns, highlighting the lack of a similar work at the time. He emphasizes a commitment to plain facts over embellishments, aiming to create a resource that satisfies curiosity about language and history. In this introduction, Johnson addresses the fascination with the meanings behind names, places, and common expressions, suggesting that these terms offer a window into the cultural and historical contexts from which they arise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Terms and phrases |
| Subject | Names, English -- Dictionaries |
| Subject | English language -- Etymology -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54657 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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