A Dictionary of English Place-Names

A Dictionary of English Place-Names
Authors
Mills, A.D.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Tags
reference , history
ISBN
9780192800749
Date
1992-02-06T00:00:00+00:00
Size
6.87 MB
Lang
en
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This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. This second edition adds 300 new entries, expands existing ones, and holds a glossary and extensive bibliography.