Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins

Morris, William

ISBN 10: 006015862X / ISBN 13: 9780060158620

Published by Collins Reference, 1988

This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.006015862X.VG

Synopsis:

The first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language.

New entries include:

• New trends--crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanes

• Foreign terms--falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazzi

• People--batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young Turks

• Given names--Chester, Edith, Jennifer and others

• Food--Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet Lane

• Sports--box score, cheese champions, full court press

• and many more

Throughout the Morris's present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion.

Synopsis: A compendium of stories behind words and expressions we use every day.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
Publisher: Collins Reference
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very_good