Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins - Hardcover

Ayto, John

 
9780747507413: Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins

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With over 8000 entries, and written for the general market, this volume uncovers the often surprising connections between words. Written in a clear and informative style, the dictionary describes the Indo-European origins of English and includes many new words and coinages adopted each year.

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ISBN 10:  0747509719 ISBN 13:  9780747509714
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1991
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