Empire of Words
Empire of Words by John Willinsky
English | Oct. 31, 1994 | ISBN: 0691037191 | 260 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
English | Oct. 31, 1994 | ISBN: 0691037191 | 260 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
What is the meaning of a word? Most readers turn to the dictionary for authoritative meanings and correct usage. But what is the source of authority in dictionaries? Some dictionaries employ panels of experts to fix meaning and prescribe usage, others rely on derivation through etymology.