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Word Origins : An Exploration and History of Words and Language
Word Origins An Exploration and History of Words and Language
Author: Wilfred Funk
From a highly respected name in reference literature, an easy-to-access, dependable sourcebook on the origin and development of thousands of words, each word has been thoroughly checked by ranking linguists and the information is presented in a manner as entertaining as fiction, An Outlet bestseller in previous editions. 432 pages. 6 X 9.
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ISBN-13: 9780517265741
ISBN-10: 0517265745
Publication Date: 8/11/1992
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Wings
Book Type: Hardcover
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This is an entertaining, informative, and well-organized exploration of word origin. The chapter form and prose style are very enjoyable and the material is at a good light reading level while being educational.
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