| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 292 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Terminology and lexicography research and practice ; v. 14
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Terminology and lexicography research and practice ; v. 14.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. History of dictionaries -- pt. 2. Word history and cultural history -- pt. 3. |
| Summary |
Bringing together fifteen articles by scholars in Europe and North America, this collection aims to represent and advance studies in historical lexis. It highlights the significance of the understanding of dictionary-making and language-making as important socio-cultural phenomena. With its general focus on England and English, the book investigates the reception and development of historical and modern English vocabulary and culture in different periods, social and professional strata, geographical varieties of English, and other national cultures. The volume is based on individual (meta)lexi. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Lexicography -- History.
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Lexicography. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Festschriften.
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Festschriften.
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| Added Author |
Timofeeva, Olga.
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Säily, Tanja.
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McConchie, R. W. (Roderick W.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Words in dictionaries and history. Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2011 9789027223388 (DLC) 2011005986 (OCoLC)701622888 |
| ISBN |
9789027223388 (electronic book) |
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9027223386 (electronic book) |
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9789027286901 (electronic book) |
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9027286906 (electronic book) |
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1283122022 |
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9781283122023 |
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