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Dictionary of Word Origins

Dictionary of Word Origins

Paperback (30 May 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a guide to the origins and histories of over 500 commonly used words. With tree diagrams showing a word's development, plus mini-essays throughout on general topics, this will appeal to anyone interested in words and language.

Book information

ISBN: 9781856262149
Publisher: Kyle Cathie
Imprint: Kyle Cathie
Pub date:
DEWEY: 422.03
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 294g
Height: 203mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 19mm