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Dictionary of Word Origins (Paperback, Revised And Updated Ed)
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Dictionary of Word Origins (Paperback, Revised And Updated Ed)
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Loot Price R284
Discovery Miles 2 840
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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, speak in jargon? With
entries from Accolade to Zoo and including such disparate items as
'blackmail', 'fiasco', 'influence' and 'rigmarole', Dictionary of
Word Origins explains the origins and development of 300 commonly
used words. Essays scattered throughout the book deal with more
general topics such as 'A Taste of India', 'Days of the Week' and
'Precise Timing' and allow the authors to expand on broader themes.
The result is an indispensable guide to the richness and diversity
of the English language and an endless source of fascination for
anyone who delights in words.
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