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Dictionary of Word Origins

By Linda Flavell , Roger Flavell

Book information

Publisher
KYLE CATHIE
Year
2004
ISBN
1856265641, 9781856265645
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
21 MB (21734633 bytes)
Pages
288\292
Time added
2018-03-02 20:29:36
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Description

Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates, and speak in jargon? With entries from accolade to zoo, and including such disparate items as blackmail, fiasco, and rigmarole, this dictionary explains the origins and development of 300 commonly used words. In selecting words for inclusion, Linda and Roger Flavell have chosen those with a story to tell. The result is an enlightening guide to the richness and diversity of the English language, boasting both scholarly accuracy and much to delight the curious browser.

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