Originally published in 1913, this volume provides information on the historical background of place-names in Nottinghamshire. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and vary in length, depending on historical interest or the complexity of their development. Notes are provided on phonology, the principal personal names used in place-names, and words other than personal names used in place-names. Additional material includes an introduction and bibliography. This is a fascinating volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and the development of toponymy.
By:
Heinrich Mutschmann Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 260g ISBN:9781107665415 ISBN 10: 1107665418 Pages: 196 Publication Date:12 January 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Preface; List of abbreviations; Table of phonetic symbols; Introduction; Nottinghamshire place-names (in alphabetical order); Phonology of Notts place-names; Words other than personal names in the Notts place-names; Appendix. Some of the more frequent suffixes explained; The principal personal names in the Notts place-names; Bibliography.
