Word Origins : An Exploration and History of Words and Language
Word Origins : An Exploration and History of Words and Language
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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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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.
Word Origins: An Exploration and History of Words and Language,Wilfred Funk,Wings,0517265745,English language,Etymology,Language,Linguistics,Sale Adult - Reference,Language Arts & Disciplines / Etymology,Sale Books
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