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Middle English Word Studies

By Louise Sylvester

Middle English Word Studies

By Louise Sylvester

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Although detailed and full bibliographies exist for Old English word studies, this is the first specifically on Middle English lexicography, focussing on studies of individual Middle English words and groups of words which offer evidence for word meanings: ante- and post-datings for the Oxford English Dictionary and the Middle English Dictionary, missing entries and ghost words, possible proverbs, proposals for etymologies, wordplay, punning, new readings in manuscripts and the reinterpretations of textual cruces. It first presents an annotated bibliography arranged alphabetically by author's name and date of publication; the annotations include notes on the contents and approach of each article, cross-references to related work, and references to reviews. Two indexes follow, the Index of Words, an alphabetical listing of words that have attracted significant discussion with references to the author(s), publication date and notes of pages on which the words are discussed; and an Index of Authors. The introductory section offers critical analyses of the word studies.

Product details
Number of Pages:
334
Release Date:
2000-11-01
Publication Date:
2000-10-05
Publisher:
D.S.Brewer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0859916065
ISBN13:
9780859916066
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
666 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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