Covers some 500 words and phrases in everyday use and provides background information on the meaning and origin of each entry. Many popular etymologies are challenged and more convincing explanations put in their place. It can be used as a reference book or for browsing.
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Covers some 500 words and phrases in everyday use and provides background information on the meaning and origin of each entry. Many popular etymologies are challenged and more convincing explanations put in their place. It can be used as a reference book or for browsing.
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Add this copy of The Cassell Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins to cart. $15.95, like new condition, Sold by Columbia Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Cassell.