The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins by Anne Curzan

The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins

Anne Curzan

277 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction history informative medium-paced
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From new words such as "bling" and "email" to the role of text messaging and other electronic communications, English is changing all around us. Discover the secrets behind the words in our everyday lexicon with this delightful, informative survey...

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