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Title:
The Etymology of Local Names
With a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Etymology of Local Names" by Richard Morris is a scholarly work that delves into the origins and meanings of place names, likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the historical significance of geographical names and how they reflect the cultures and languages of the peoples who named them. Through exploring both Teutonic and English examples, it aims to reveal the connections between language, history, and local identity. The opening portion introduces the core premise of the text, which is that place names often carry inherent meanings tied to their natural surroundings and historical contexts. Morris discusses how the names bestowed upon various locales provide insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of their namers, often linked to migrations and settlements over time. He highlights the importance of understanding the etymology of these names, asserting that they are critical to comprehending the geography and history of nations. Various sections are outlined to follow, indicating a comprehensive exploration of local names derived from descriptive elements, tribes, natural features, and other associations relevant to their origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, Richard, 1833-1894
EBook No.: 57658
Published: Aug 8, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Onomastics
Subject: Names, Geographical -- England
Subject: English language -- Etymology -- Names
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Etymology of Local Names
With a short introduction to the relationship of languages. Teutonic names.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Etymology of Local Names" by Richard Morris is a scholarly work that delves into the origins and meanings of place names, likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the historical significance of geographical names and how they reflect the cultures and languages of the peoples who named them. Through exploring both Teutonic and English examples, it aims to reveal the connections between language, history, and local identity. The opening portion introduces the core premise of the text, which is that place names often carry inherent meanings tied to their natural surroundings and historical contexts. Morris discusses how the names bestowed upon various locales provide insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of their namers, often linked to migrations and settlements over time. He highlights the importance of understanding the etymology of these names, asserting that they are critical to comprehending the geography and history of nations. Various sections are outlined to follow, indicating a comprehensive exploration of local names derived from descriptive elements, tribes, natural features, and other associations relevant to their origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morris, Richard, 1833-1894
EBook No.: 57658
Published: Aug 8, 2018
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Onomastics
Subject: Names, Geographical -- England
Subject: English language -- Etymology -- Names
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.