From Achilles' heel to Amelia Jenks Bloomer's bloomers, this book reveals how certain proper names became everyday words. Appealing to both history and language enthusiasts, it takes a humorous look at the sometimes haphazard development of the English language.
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From Achilles' heel to Amelia Jenks Bloomer's bloomers, this book reveals how certain proper names became everyday words. Appealing to both history and language enthusiasts, it takes a humorous look at the sometimes haphazard development of the English language.
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