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A Dictionary of English Surnames

By P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson

Published September 26th 1991 by Routledge – 584 pages

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This classic dictionary answers questions such as these and explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names and their history.

Author Bio

P. H. Reaney is the author of The Origin of English Surnames (RKP, 1980). R. M. Wilson is Professor Emeritus of English Language at Sheffield University.

Name: A Dictionary of English Surnames (Hardback) – Routledge 
Description: By P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson. This classic dictionary answers questions such as these and explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names and their...
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