2007 First Edition Hardback 8vo  240mm x 160mm.  pp. 506p  Tan cloth with gilt titles to spine in  dustwrapper spine slightly faded.

Book Content Summary :
This scholarly and accessible dictionary is widely considered a milestone in the history of Welsh place-name studies. For each entry, authors Hywel Wyn Owen and Richard Morgan provide evidence of historical forms and dates, identify etymological elements, and offer expert commentary on the derivation and linguistic development of the name. The work goes beyond mere translation, explaining the topographic, social, or historical significance of names.

Based on original research and building upon the work of past scholars, this authoritative volume serves as an essential tool for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the heritage of Wales. It includes an extensive glossary of Welsh place-name elements, making it an practical guide for those looking to decipher the meaning of the landscape they inhabit.