Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Seemannssprache by Gustav Goedel
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"Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Seemannssprache" by Gustav Goedel is a specialized reference work written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of terms and phrases used in the German nautical language, detailing their origins, meanings, and usage. It aims to preserve and clarify maritime vocabulary, making it a valuable resource for historians, linguists, and those interested in seafaring traditions. The opening of the work presents an overview of
the structure and purpose of the dictionary, emphasizing the importance of etymology in understanding the rich vocabulary of maritime culture. It introduces various entries beginning with letters 'A' and 'B', detailing specific nautical terms such as "Abfahrtssignal" (departure signal) and "Admiral" (admiral), along with their historical origins and meanings. Each term is contextualized within the framework of seafaring, illustrating the development of nautical language over time, which is relevant for anyone studying maritime history or interested in the linguistics of specialized fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goedel, Gustav, 1847-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Seemannssprache |
| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic |
| Subject | Sailors -- Germany -- Language -- Dictionaries |
| Subject | Naval art and science -- Dictionaries -- German |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Dictionaries -- German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39762 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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