by Adrian Room (Author)
The English language is packed with imported words and phrases from languages ancient and modern and CASSELL'S FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES is an engrossing guide. This book goes far beyond the partial coverage of conventional dictionaries and includes a vast range of everyday vocabulary, specialist terms and famous tags and mottos. Each entry is defined and dated with details of derivation and pronunciation.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: Orion
Published: 08 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0304357669
ISBN 13: 9780304357666
Book Overview: Over 5000 entries, from a priori to Zeitgeist Defines and explains everyday expressions as well as specialist terms and tags Features a simple pronunciation guide Highlights additional points of historical and etymological interest