How Long to Read The Oxford Names Companion

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oxford Names Companion?

It takes the average reader 21 hours and 24 minutes to read The Oxford Names Companion by Patrick Hanks

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Oxford Names Companion provides all the information that you will need about place and personal names existing within the British Isles. Divided into three sections on Surnames, First Names, and British Place-Names, they showcase the knowledge and detailed information from leading experts in the names field: A Dictionary of Surnames explains the origin and meaning of nearly 70,000 surnames. It covers all the common surnames, and many other rare ones, in the English-speaking worldthat are of European derivation. Also giving information about the history and distribution of names where possible and having sourced advice from specialist consultants for particular areas, such as Jewish names and Celtic languages, this reference work is a systematic comparative survey of names that no other work can offer. A Dictionary of First Names is a comprehensive study of first names providing a collection of linguistic, historical, and associated information about some 7,000 names used within the British Isles. Names form part of an individual's cultural identity and say much about our or our family's origins, and this dictionary reflects the long history of cultural diversity within Britain. A Dictionary of British Place-Names contains place-names of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to form an impressive collection of around 15,000 British place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. The names are cited in their original spelling andlanguage, such as Celtic, Old English, Old Scandinavian, and the overall effect of this reference work is that it shows that place-names have an incredible capacity for survival.

How long is The Oxford Names Companion?

The Oxford Names Companion by Patrick Hanks is 1,264 pages long, and a total of 321,056 words.

This makes it 427% the length of the average book. It also has 392% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oxford Names Companion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 29 hours and 14 minutes to read The Oxford Names Companion aloud.

What Reading Level is The Oxford Names Companion?

The Oxford Names Companion is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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