Of Certain English Surnames: And Their Occasional Odd Phases When Seen In Groups is a book written by Christopher Legge Lordan and published in 1874. The book explores the origins and meanings of various English surnames, and examines the peculiarities that arise when these surnames are grouped together. Lordan delves into the history and etymology of surnames such as Smith, Brown, Jones, and others, and discusses how these names have evolved over time. He also explores the social and cultural significance of surnames, and ...
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Of Certain English Surnames: And Their Occasional Odd Phases When Seen In Groups is a book written by Christopher Legge Lordan and published in 1874. The book explores the origins and meanings of various English surnames, and examines the peculiarities that arise when these surnames are grouped together. Lordan delves into the history and etymology of surnames such as Smith, Brown, Jones, and others, and discusses how these names have evolved over time. He also explores the social and cultural significance of surnames, and how they reflect the diversity and complexity of English society. The book is a fascinating exploration of the role that surnames play in English history and culture, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy, linguistics, or social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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