This work contains approximately 4000 examples of many well-known surnames such as "Smith" and scores of those less often encountered such as "Flanner" meaning "pancake-maker". The selection is arranged alphabetically and indicates the origins of the name under four broad headings denoting place, occupation, nickname and personal name. Comprehensive cross-references and guides to pronunciation are provided where necessary for ease of use.
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This work contains approximately 4000 examples of many well-known surnames such as "Smith" and scores of those less often encountered such as "Flanner" meaning "pancake-maker". The selection is arranged alphabetically and indicates the origins of the name under four broad headings denoting place, occupation, nickname and personal name. Comprehensive cross-references and guides to pronunciation are provided where necessary for ease of use.
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Add this copy of The Wordsworth Dictionary of Surnames (Wordsworth to cart. $133.98, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Wordsworth Dictionary of Surnames (Wordsworth to cart. $133.98, fair condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
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Fair. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots.
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