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320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195161472
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 24 March 2005
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"Millions of people want to know the origin of the words they use. Word columns in daily newspapers and numerous books attempt to satisfy their curiosity. Word histories are usually digested like pills: the user is interested in getting well, not ...
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320 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195161472
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 24 March 2005
Description
"Millions of people want to know the origin of the words they use. Word columns in daily newspapers and numerous books attempt to satisfy their curiosity. Word histories are usually digested like pills: the user is interested in getting well, not ...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings