A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language

Again, as regards the Romance languages. Especially French, it must be borne in mind that they are also subject to phonetic laws. These laws are sufficiently illustrated in Mr. Paget Toynbee's trans lation of lirachet's Historical French Grammar. In particular, I may note that most French substantives are derived from Latin accusation; and that to derive bomb: from bani/d: or Ironour from Lat. Armor is simply impossible.Read More