Ideal for researchers and students in English historical linguistics and syntax, this comprehensive study traces the development of phrasal verbs from early modern to present-day English. Based on large amounts of empirical evidence it shows the phrasal verb to be one of the most idiosyncratic features of English. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author(s): Paula (Universidad de Oviedo, Spain) Rodriguez-Puente Illustration(s): 44 Tables, black and white; 41 Line drawings, black and white Number of pages: 341 Collection: Studies in English Language Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 152 x 230 x 24 Cover type: Paperback / softback