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Author: Percy H. Reaney
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ISBN: 0192806637

A Dictionary of English Surnames. by P.H. Reaney (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Did you know that Batts, may have had stout ancestors? That Dennes could be descended from swineherds? That Herons might come from thin men with long legs? How much do you know about the origin of your own surname? This fascinating dictionary covers the origin and meaning of over 16,000 surnames, giving detailed information on early name-forms and how names have changed over the centuries. Download A Dictionary of English Surnames. by P.H. Reaney (Oxford Paperback Reference) from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Alternative forms of names are cross-referenced to make it easy to find variants. Popular names such as Brown, Clark and Smith are all covered, alongside rarer names from Clapper to Cutterbuck, Stocking to Twitchen. An authoritative introduction sets in context the popular topic of name-studies, and guides the reader through the history of English surnames. Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

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