Why Do Languages Change? Why Do Languages Change?

Why Do Languages Change‪?‬

R. L. Trask
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Publisher Description

Packed with fascinating examples of changes in the English language over time, this entertaining book explores the origin of words and place names, the differences between British and American English, and the apparent eccentricities of the English spelling system.

GENRE
Professional & Technical
RELEASED
2009
24 December
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
210
Pages
PUBLISHER
Cambridge University Press
SIZE
1.5
MB

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