Dictionary of word origins
"Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we tread gingerly, use cliche, work on our stamina, speak in jargon? With entries from antelope to zoo and including such disparate items as blackmail, fiasco, influence...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Kyle Cathie Limited
2010.
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| Edition: | Revised and updated edition. |
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