Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.
The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words...
Edition Details
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0713674989
ISBN13:9780713674989
Release Date:May 2008
Publisher:A&c Black Business Information and Developmen
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