Studies in etymology and etiology(with emphasis on Germanic, Jewish, Romance, and Slavic languages)
- Gold, David L.
- Rodríguez González, Félix ed. lit.
- Lillo Buades, Antonio ed. lit.
Editorial: Servicio de Publicaciones ; Universidad de Alicante / Universitat d'Alacant
ISBN: 978-84-7908-517-9
Ano de publicación: 2009
Tipo: Libro
Resumo
Dictionaries usually give only brief treatment to etymologies and even etymological dictionaries often do not lavish on them the attention which many deserve. To help fill the gap, the author deals in depth with several etymologically problematic words in various Germanic, Jewish, Romance, and Slavic languages, all of which have hitherto either been misetymologized or not etymologized at all. Sometimes, he succeeds in cracking the nut. Sometimes, he is able only to clear away misunderstanding and set the stage for further treatment. Usually, he marshals not only linguistic but also historical and cultural information. Since this book also discusses methodology, it has the makings of an introduction to the science, art, and craft of etymology