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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins

Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins

Paperback (30 Sep 1991)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This dictionary covers the history of 8000 words, arranged alphabetically with cross-references. It shows how English has developed, how the main influences on the language have intermingled, and deals with new words which emerge every year. John Ayto compiled the "Longman Register of New Words".

Book information

ISBN: 9780747509714
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Pub date:
DEWEY: 422
DEWEY edition: 20
Number of pages: 582
Weight: 130g
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm