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Brewer's Dictionary of Twentieth Century Phrase and Fable

Brewer's Dictionary of Twentieth Century Phrase and Fable

New Edition

Hardback (17 Oct 1991)

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Publisher's Synopsis

From "abominable snowman" to "zoo daddy", this dictionary supplies the details behind the origins and meanings of 5000 words and phrases which define the 20th century. New words and phrases included in this new edition include "AIDS terrorist", "Mexican wave" and "condom fatigue".

Book information

ISBN: 9780304340590
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
Imprint: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 423.1
Language: English
Number of pages: 672
Weight: -1g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm