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This comprehensive textbook explores the origins, structure, and development of English words, tracing their history from ancient roots to modern usage. Authored by linguists Donka Minkova and Robert Stockwell, the book combines historical linguistics with structural analysis, offering students and scholars a deep understanding of how English vocabulary has evolved. Topics include etymology, morphological patterns, borrowing from other languages, and the socio-cultural forces shaping the English lexicon.

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