Greek-English Derivative Dictionary (1806)

The Greek-English Derivative Dictionary, written by William Burke and originally published in 1806, is a comprehensive reference guide to the Greek roots and derivations of English words. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, with entries for each Greek root and its corresponding English derivatives. Each entry includes a definition of the Greek root, as well as examples of English words that are derived from it. The dictionary also includes a brief introduction to Greek grammar and pronunciation, as well as a list of common prefixes and suffixes used in English words. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the etymology of the English language, as well as for students of Greek and English literature and language.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.