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Word Phrase Origins
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Author : Robert Hendrickson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Word Phrase Origins written by Robert Hendrickson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Proverbs categories.
The Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : Robert Hendrickson
language : en
Publisher: Facts on File
Release Date : 2008
The Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Word And Phrase Origins written by Robert Hendrickson and has been published by Facts on File this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with English language categories.
"The most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind, The Facts On File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, Fourth Edition has been completely updated and expanded and now contains definitions and origins of more than 15,000 words and expressions. This encyclopedia features anecdotes and information on the development of a wide range of words, including slang, proverbs, animal and plant names, place names, nicknames, historical expressions, foreign language expressions, and phrases from literature. The emphasis throughout is on words and expressions whose origins are not adequately explained, or not addressed at all, in standard dictionaries. Approximately 2,500 new entries have been added to this edition, ranging from Aardsma to zounds."--BOOK JACKET.
Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : William Morris
language : en
Publisher: New York, Harper, 1962- .
Release Date : 1967
Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins written by William Morris and has been published by New York, Harper, 1962- . this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with English language categories.
Arranged in alphabetical order for handy reference, this book contains more than 3,000 everyday words and expressions. It tells where these comes from, and what they really mean. (Publisher).
Morris Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : William Morris
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 1988-05-17
Morris Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins written by William Morris and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-05-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Morrises, well-known lexicographers, published a dictionary of the same title in 1977, a revision of a three-volume work published between 1962 and 1971. This new revision, which provides histories of interesting words and phrases in the English language, is similar in concept to several books by John Ciardi. Like Ciardi's works, the etymologies and phrase origins are presented in a readable style, making them a joy to browse.
The Origins Of Words And Phrases
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Author : Reader's Digest Australia Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Origins Of Words And Phrases written by Reader's Digest Australia Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with English language categories.
This book delights in both the historical depth and the sheer quirkiness of English. The A to Z of words and phrases is interspersed with special features on such topics as Australian words, catchphrases, pop lyrics and street slang. Go straight to a word for its origin, or dip in and out for entertaining enlightenment. Travel the globe to find out more about the English language.
Morris Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : William Morris
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Release Date : 1977
Morris Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins written by William Morris and has been published by HarperCollins Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The first Edition of the "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include: "New trends"--crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanes "Foreign terms"--falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazzi "People"--batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young Turks "Given names"--Chester, Edith, Jennifer and others "Food"--Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet Lane "Sports"--box score, cheese champions, full court press "and many more" Throughout the Morris' s present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion.
Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : Robert Hendrickson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Word And Phrase Origins written by Robert Hendrickson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with English language categories.
Origins Of Words And Phrases
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Author : Reader's Digest Association, Limited
language : en
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Origins Of Words And Phrases written by Reader's Digest Association, Limited and has been published by Reader's Digest Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with English language categories.
Reveals the secrets, scandals and surprises behind the words used every day. This book includes the stories and the personalities that have helped shape the English language from William Shakespeare and Lord Byron, to Rudyard Kipling and Salmon Rushdie.
The Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Word And Phrase Origins
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Author : Robert Hendrickson
language : en
Publisher: Facts on File
Release Date : 2000
The Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Word And Phrase Origins written by Robert Hendrickson and has been published by Facts on File this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Explains the origins of thousands of words, proverbs, idioms, foreign language expressions, animal and plant names, and nicknames.
Dictionary Of Idioms And Their Origins
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Author : Linda Flavell
language : en
Publisher: Kyle Books
Release Date : 2006-03
Dictionary Of Idioms And Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and has been published by Kyle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Reprinted 17 times since it was published in 1992, Dictionary of Idioms has been fully rewritten."This sort of book has two purposes. The first is to be a work of reference ... The second is to entertain ... Linda and Roger Flavell are discerning in their choice of phrase and assiduous in uncovering their origins." --Times Literary Supplement