Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ240708
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Onomastics and Etymology: Classical Names and English Words.
Ashley, Leonard R. N.
Classical Outlook, v58 n2 p33-5 Dec-Jan 1980-81
Suggests that classical eponyms and toponyms can be profitably studied as revealing much about the origin, formation and development of words. Also demonstrates through numerous examples how this material is as relevant to the study of English as traditionally taught Greek and Latin roots. (MES)
Descriptors: Classical Languages, English Instruction, Etymology, Greek, Higher Education, Latin, Lexicology, Vocabulary Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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