Webster's New Explorer Dictionary of Word Origins
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Book Description
Written in a witty, conversational style, Webster's New Explorer Dictionary of Word Origins describes how some common and not-so-common words entered the English language and how their meanings evolved. Some, like icicle and wiseacre, came to us from other languages and have been transformed to create new words. Others, like workaholic, were coined only recently. The histories of these words ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Federal Street Press |
Binding | Hardcover (3 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 544 |
ISBN-10 | 1892859661 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1892859662 |
Publication Date | 06/30/2004 |
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