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Cambridge University Press Cambridge German Loanwords in English - Historical Dictionary

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Explore the deep linguistic connections between English and German with this comprehensive historical dictionary from Cambridge University Press. Originally published in 1994, this essential reference tool provides a massive collection of over 6,000 entries, covering both individual English words and multiword lexical units borrowed from the German language. This work is designed for linguists, historians, and language students who require precise etymological data. Each entry offers detailed insights, including the first recorded date of the loan, semantic areas, and variant forms. You will find clear definitions, lists of derivative forms, and helpful grammatical commentary to aid your research. Beyond the dictionary entries, the book includes original nontechnical essays. These pieces explain the chronological sequencing of German loans and how they relate to specific historical events and people. It is a vital resource for understanding the linguistic history and the evolution of the English vocabulary through its relationship with German.

Key Features

Extensive vocabulary database containing over 6,000 entries of English words and multiword units borrowed from German.

Detailed etymological data for every entry, including the first recorded date the loan entered the English language.

Comprehensive linguistic context providing semantic areas, variant forms, and helpful grammatical commentary.

Clear academic definitions and a full listing of derivative forms to support deep language study.

Original nontechnical essays that connect German loanwords to historical events and significant people.

Expertly published by Cambridge University Press to ensure high standards for language reference and research.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 August 1994
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22 January 2007

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