Dictionary of Word Origins

by L. Flavell (Editor), R.H. Flavell (Editor)

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Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates and speak in jargon? With entries from assassin to villain, the authors explain the origins of 300 words.

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Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates and speak in jargon? With entries from assassin to villain, the authors explain the origins of 300 words.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New
Publisher: Kyle Cathie
Published: Apr 2000
ISBN 10: 1856263711
ISBN 13: 9781856263719

Dictionary of Word Origins

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