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English lexicography through the ages. A case study based on four dictionary entries

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The study explores the evolution of English lexicography, highlighting how historical dictionaries reveal the semantic development of words and their presentation on the page. It examines elements such as font styles, meanings, and abbreviations, emphasizing the insights gained from online access to these resources. By analyzing the morpho-semantic transformations of words, the research connects past and present usages, illustrating how societal and cultural shifts are reflected in language through definitions and etymology.

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English lexicography through the ages. A case study based on four dictionary entries, Michael Barkas

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2017
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