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Book Synopsis Cassell Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by : Nigel Rees
Download or read book Cassell Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins written by Nigel Rees and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1996 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have any idea where the word "nerd" came from, or "twerp"? This dictionary starts where ordinary references beg off. Discover that bad hair day was originated by California teenagers in the early 1990s. Learn that bikini comes from the name of a Pacific island used in the 1940s for atomic bomb tests. Learn why a flight data recorder is called a black box -- even though it's orange.
Book Synopsis The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories by : Adrian Room
Download or read book The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories written by Adrian Room and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1999 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: offers an in-depth yet accessible study of a fascinating subjectadditional notes go far beyond other etymology dictionaries
Book Synopsis Cassell's Dictionary of Word Histories by : Adrian Room
Download or read book Cassell's Dictionary of Word Histories written by Adrian Room and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2002 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 20,000 definitions and word histories, with information on parts of speech and period of entry into the language.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Joseph T Shipley
Download or read book Dictionary of Word Origins written by Joseph T Shipley and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 1067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words. The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English language its beauty and power. In Dictionary of Word Origins, etymologist Joseph T. Shipley provides a fascinating window into the evolution of modern English, from the onomatopoetic aspect of “abash” to the animalistic origins of “zodiac.”
Book Synopsis Cassell's dictionary of world histories by : Adrian Room
Download or read book Cassell's dictionary of world histories written by Adrian Room and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Cassell Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by : Nigel Rees
Download or read book The Cassell Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins written by Nigel Rees and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1992 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Cassell's Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by : Nigel Rees
Download or read book Cassell's Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins written by Nigel Rees and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New and expanded, with over 1,200 words and colloquial expressions--including newcomers to the language--this dictionary starts where others give up. Ever wonder where the word "nerd" came from? Thank Dr. Seuss he coined it in the 1950s. Were you given the sack? That's the bag of tools returned to masons when they were fired. You'll also learn why we say someone "makes money hand over fist," and the origins of "the full monty," "cut the mustard," and many more!
Book Synopsis The Merriam-Webster New Book of Word Histories by : Merriam-Webster, Inc
Download or read book The Merriam-Webster New Book of Word Histories written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 1991 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gold mine of word histories for reference or browsing. Covers the origins of 1,500 words. Over 600 engagingly written articles. Explore the stories behind our vocabulary.
Book Synopsis Cassell's Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases by : Adrian Room
Download or read book Cassell's Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases written by Adrian Room and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English language is packed with imported words and phrases from languages ancient and modern and CASSELL'S FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES is an engrossing guide. This book goes far beyond the partial coverage of conventional dictionaries and includes a vast range of everyday vocabulary, specialist terms and famous tags and mottos. Each entry is defined and dated with details of derivation and pronunciation.
Book Synopsis Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by : Julia Cresswell
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 1042 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases. The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam. An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Linda Flavell
Download or read book Dictionary of Word Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by : Julia Cresswell
Download or read book Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, including dates of origin and an account of each word's derivation, it is an irresistible collection and the perfect gift for word lovers.
Book Synopsis Word Histories by : Wendell Herbruck
Download or read book Word Histories written by Wendell Herbruck and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cassell's English Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 1347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Jordan Almond
Download or read book Dictionary of Word Origins written by Jordan Almond and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
Download or read book Cassell's English Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 1347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : John Ayto
Download or read book Dictionary of Word Origins written by John Ayto and published by Arcade. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the hidden and often surprising connection between words. Written in a clear and informative style, the more than 8,000 articles reveal the origins of and links between some of the most common English-language words. What is the link between map and apron, acrobat and oxygen, zeal and jealousy, flour and pollen, secret and crime? Did you know that crimson originally comes from the name of tiny scale insects, the kermes, from whose dried bodies a red dyestuff is made? That Yankee began as a nickname for Dutchmen? That omelette evolved from amulette, “a thin sheet of metal,” and is a not-too-distant cousin of the word laminate? That jeans find their antecedent in jean fustian, meaning “a cotton fabric from Genoa”? They also contain an extensive selection of words whose life histories are intrinsically fascinating or instructive. This dictionary shows how modern English has developed from its Indo-European roots and how the various influences on the language—from migration and invasion to exploration, trade, technology, and scholarship—have intermingled. It is an invaluable addition to any English or linguistics library.
