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The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots

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Focusing on the origins of over 13,000 words, this dictionary connects them to nearly 1,350 basic roots from Proto-Indo-European, the ancient ancestor of English. An introductory essay by Dr. Calvert Watkins explores the reconstruction of this unwritten language and insights into Proto-Indo-European culture. Additionally, Language and Culture notes enhance the understanding of intriguing roots and their derived vocabulary. This resource is essential for those interested in the historical development of English and its Indo-European heritage.

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The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots, Calvert Watkins

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anglicky
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HarperCollins
Rok vydania
2011
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mäkká
Počet strán
192
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9780547549446
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4,55 z 5
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Focusing on the origins of over 13,000 words, this dictionary connects them to nearly 1,350 basic roots from Proto-Indo-European, the ancient ancestor of English. An introductory essay by Dr. Calvert Watkins explores the reconstruction of this unwritten language and insights into Proto-Indo-European culture. Additionally, Language and Culture notes enhance the understanding of intriguing roots and their derived vocabulary. This resource is essential for those interested in the historical development of English and its Indo-European heritage.