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The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
Author: Glynnis Chantrell
The Life Stories of Over 12,000 Words Informative and enlightening, this volume describes the origins and sense development of over 11,000 words in the English language. Well-known idioms such as "say it with flowers" are highlighted with the dates of their original use and how and when they came about.
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ISBN-13: 9780965471756
ISBN-10: 0965471756
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 560
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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