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Means Of Naming [PDF ebook]
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Names are never given accidentally; they are chosen and bestowed according to rules that reflect fundamental features of the society and culture concerned. This is a study of the nature and history of naming practices in Western Europe.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 420 ● ISBN 9781135368364 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2003 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4327992 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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