Word-Coinage: Being An Inquiry Into Recent Neologisms (1902)

By Leon Mead

Book Overview

Word-Coinage: Being An Inquiry Into Recent Neologisms is a book written by Leon Mead in 1902. The book explores the creation of new words, or neologisms, in the English language during the early 20th century. Mead investigates the origins and meanings of these new words, as well as their usage and acceptance in society. He also examines the role of language in shaping culture and society, and how the creation of new words reflects changes in the world around us. This book provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of the English language and the ways in which it reflects the changing world in which we live.Also A Brief Study Of Literary Style, Slang, And Provincialisms.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166311392
• ISBN13: 9781166311391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"