Dictionary of Eponyms

Synopsis of Dictionary of Eponyms

«The Wordsworth Dictionary of Eponyms» is M. Manser's dictionary of eponyms, in paperback (224 pages, in English).

The dictionary lists English eponyms alphabetically: common words derived from the proper names of real or legendary people. Each entry describes the origin of the name, the history of its adoption into the language, and the sense in which it is used, with examples of usage.

Part of the Wordsworth Reference series, a line of paperback reference works; 1998 edition.

For students, writers, and readers interested in etymology and the history of language.