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Linda Flavell
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Dictionary of Word Origins |
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English |
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Paperback |
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288 |
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2001-03-01 |
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1856263711 |
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Trafalgar Square |
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0.66 pounds |
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5.0 x 1.0 x 7.75 inches |
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1 Brian Lockett (United Kingdom) |
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1 Mary Ellen (Sweden) |
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Product Description
Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates and speak in jargon? With entries from assassin to villain, the authors explain the origins of 300 words.
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