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The Oxford Dictionary of British Bird Names. This up-to-date guide to over 1,500 standard and local British bird names provides the etymology and history of common bird names with full documentation of dates and sources. An extensive introduction covers the linguistic evolution and standardization of bird names.

The Linnet eats linseed, and the Shearwater's name comes from its flight pattern, but other bird names are not so obvious. This study of these names makes fascinating reading for linguists and ornithologists alike. Once-forgotten meanings and fokelore, as well as simple word derivations, are revealed in this eye-opening guide, laid out in dictionary form for easy reference.

This revised and updated book is an A-Z guide to the history and origin of over 1,500 standard and local British bird common names. Each entry provides the etymology and history of the name, complete with full documentation of dates and sources. Oxford University Press.

Book Description Oxford University Press 13/09/1984, 1984. Condition: Very Good. Destination, rates & speeds. 9. The Oxford Book of British Bird Names. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Published by Oxford University Press (1984). ISBN 10: 0192141554 ISBN 13: 9780192141552.

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Publisher:Oxford University Press. Book Binding:Hardback This study of these names makes fascinating reading for linguists and ornithologists alike. Book Binding:Hardback. Each month we recycle over . million books, saving over 12,500 tonnes of books a year from going straight into landfill sites. All of our paper waste is recycled and turned into corrugated cardboard.

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