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language : en
Publisher: Collins Reference
Release Date : 2006
More Word Histories And Mysteries written by and has been published by Collins Reference this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
"From the darkest corners of the dictionary, More Word Histories and Mysteries From Aardvark to Zombie brings the most interesting words in English into the spotlight and reveals the surprising and entertaining stories that lie behind everyday vocabulary like nacho or tabloid and commonplace expressions like red herring or stark-naked." "Word lovers can discover the unexpected linguistic links between pairs of words like human and bridegroom or love and libido, and they can follow other words like adobe and scallion all the way back to Egypt, India, and other cultures of the ancient world. Fans of the English language can also explore the richness of American regional terms, from New England lingo like hosey to New Orleans expressions like lagniappe. The techniques that linguists use to trace the origins of words are carefully explained along the way, while photographs and drawings enliven the pages and illustrate the eclectic pleasures of English etymology."--BOOK JACKET.
Word Histories And Mysteries
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Author : Houghton Mifflin Company
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2004
Word Histories And Mysteries written by Houghton Mifflin Company and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Did you know that cats are related etymologically to caterpillars? Or that Thomas Edison played a key role in popularizing the use of the greeting “Hello”? Or that muscles were originally mice, since a flexed biceps looks like a little rodent scurrying under the skin? Word Histories and Mysteries provides a panoramic view of the unique richness of English, uncovering the origins of five hundred everyday words whose surprising and often amusing stories offer insights into the history of humankind. Arranged in convenient alphabetical order, the notes are written in a lively and entertaining style perfect for browsing. The reader can learn how some of the most recent words, such as the computer term wiki, were coined, or trace the origins of English back to the Indo-European language spoken long before the invention of writing. A short introduction outlines the techniques linguists use to trace the history of words, and a handy glossary explains the linguistic terms that describe the ways in which language changes over time. Photographs and drawings help familiarize the reader with the ancient objects or cultural practices from which our words have sprung. Fascinating and fun to read, Word Histories and Mysteries is an ideal gift for high school or college students interested in language and for anyone who wants to know more about the curious sounds we make to communicate every day.
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language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Spanish Word Histories And Mysteries
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Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2007-11-14
Spanish Word Histories And Mysteries written by Editors of the American Heritage Di and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-14 with Reference categories.
Most people know that words like burrito and quesadilla come from Spanish, but there are many more English words that we would never suspect are Spanish until we look closely. Did you know that the words breeze and hammock come from Spanish? The jerky in beef jerky, for example, is from Spanish charquí, and the English verb vamoose is from the expression ?Vamos! which means Let’s go! in Spanish. Spanish Word Histories and Mysteries: English Words that Come from Spanish tells the fascinating stories behind 200 English words from Spanish. Every sphere of English vocabulary has been enriched by Spanish, from names for animals—alligator, coyote, and mosquito—to words for weather—hurricane and tornado. This book also explores the Spanish origin of some of the colorful expressions of the Old West: bonanza, loco, mustang, ranch, and ten-gallon hat. Of course, the book digs into the many words for different foods that come from Spanish—not only the obvious ones, such as salsa and taco, but also potato, tomato, caramel, vanilla, and, most important, chocolate. Photographs and line drawings enliven the pages and illustrate the history of the words.
Word Histories And Mysteries
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Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2004-10-13
Word Histories And Mysteries written by Editors of the American Heritage Di and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Did you know that cats are related etymologically to caterpillars? Or that Thomas Edison played a key role in popularizing the use of the greeting “Hello”? Or that muscles were originally mice, since a flexed biceps looks like a little rodent scurrying under the skin? Word Histories and Mysteries provides a panoramic view of the unique richness of English, uncovering the origins of five hundred everyday words whose surprising and often amusing stories offer insights into the history of humankind. Arranged in convenient alphabetical order, the notes are written in a lively and entertaining style perfect for browsing. The reader can learn how words were coined, or trace the origins of English back to the Indo-European language spoken long before the invention of writing. A short introduction outlines the techniques linguists use to trace the history of words, and a handy glossary explains the linguistic terms that describe the ways in which language changes over time. Photographs and drawings help familiarize the reader with the ancient objects or cultural practices from which our words have sprung. Fascinating and fun to read, Word Histories and Mysteries is an ideal gift for high school or college students interested in language and for anyone who wants to know more about the curious sounds we make to communicate every day.
Word Mysteries Histories
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Word Mysteries Histories written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Presents the etymology of over 500 words in the English language.
Words
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Author : Dale D. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-17
Words written by Dale D. Johnson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with Education categories.
Written by respected authorities in the fields of education and literacy studies, Words: The Foundation of Literacy is a groundbreaking book for teachers, administrators, and education students. Dale and Bonnie Johnson present a fresh, inspiring reminder of why studying language (from word origins to word structure) is such a vital first step in the development of students' vocabulary, literacy, writing skills, and overall ability to learn. At a time when high-stakes testing has squeezed substance from many curricula, Johnson and Johnson provide ways to enhance students' understanding, interest, and appreciation of language and all its subtleties. Words explores how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationships of words, phrases, and sentences, their denotations, connotations, implications, and ambiguities. From birth, most children exhibit a natural interest in language: its sounds, nuances, and unpredictable qualities. It is important to sustain, stimulate, and recapture that natural interest in the classroom, and Words provides a multitude of creative and practical techniques for doing so.
English Historical Linguistics Volume 2
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Author : Alexander Bergs
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-10-01
English Historical Linguistics Volume 2 written by Alexander Bergs and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Says Who
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Author : Anne Curzan
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2024-03-26
Says Who written by Anne Curzan and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan “I was bowled over, page after page, by the author’s fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.”—Benjamin Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer’s English Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond “right” and “wrong” to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that’s a “real” word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable. Linguist and veteran English professor Anne Curzan equips readers with the tools they need to adeptly manage (a split infinitive?! You betcha!) formal and informal writing and speaking. After all, we don’t want to be caught wearing our linguistic pajamas to a job interview any more than we want to show up for a backyard barbecue in a verbal tux, asking, “To whom shall I pass the ketchup?” Curzan helps us use our new knowledge about the developing nature of language and grammar rules to become caretakers of language rather than gatekeepers of it. Applying entertaining examples from literature, newspapers, television, and more, Curzan welcomes usage novices and encourages the language police to lower their pens, showing us how we can care about language precision, clarity, and inclusion all at the same time. With lively humor and humanity, Says Who? is a pragmatic and accessible key that reveals how our choices about language usage can be a powerful force for equity and personal expression. For proud grammar sticklers and self-conscious writers alike, Curzan makes nerding out about language fun.
Word Histories A Glossary Of Unusual Word Origins
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Author : Wendell Herbruck
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Word Histories A Glossary Of Unusual Word Origins written by Wendell Herbruck and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with History categories.
Have you ever wondered where certain words and phrases come from? In this informative and entertaining book, Herbruck explores the histories of some of the most unusual words in the English language. From the origins of "hocus pocus" to the mysterious roots of "mumbo jumbo," readers will be delighted by the surprising stories behind the words we use every day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.