The Wordsworth Dictionary of Surnames (Wordsworth Reference)

by Terry Freedman (Author), Iseabail Macleaod (Author)

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  1997

  $3.40

  This work contains approximately 4000 examples of many well-known surnames such as Smith and scores of those less often encountered such as Flanner meaning pancake-maker . The selection is arranged alphabetically and indicates the origins of the name under four broad headings denoting place, occupation, nickname and personal name. Comprehensive cross-references and guides to pronunciation are provided where necessary for ease of use.