Morris is an etymologist with a sense of humor who has attracted a loyal following of readers through his language columns in newspapers across the country. Now, 150 of his columns are collected for this volume, which is full of fascinating lore and facts about the origins and uses of the English language.
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Morris is an etymologist with a sense of humor who has attracted a loyal following of readers through his language columns in newspapers across the country. Now, 150 of his columns are collected for this volume, which is full of fascinating lore and facts about the origins and uses of the English language.
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