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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191578568
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Elizabeth Knowles and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2006-10-12 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?

Wordsworth Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781840223101
Total Pages : 1166 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Wordsworth Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explains the origins of the familiar and the unfamiliar in everyday speech and literature, including the colloquial and the proverbial. It embraces archaeology, history, religion, the arts, science, mythology and characters from fiction.

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304358731
Total Pages : 1298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable written by Adrian Room and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1528 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1175 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 1175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable

Author : Russ Willey
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550104458
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable written by Russ Willey and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1470 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 1470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable

Author : Seán McMahon
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550105653
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable written by Seán McMahon and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vivid and affectionate celebration of the history, culture and mythology of Ireland.

Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780550105646
Total Pages : 853 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable written by John Ayto and published by Chambers Harrap Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.

Dictionary of Astronomical Names

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Astronomical Names written by Adrian Room and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An etymological survey of astronomical names, including the better known stars, the constellations, the planets, and their satellites, and features on celestial bodies, such as craters on the moon. The author is a linquist, not an astronomer, and the book is for the generalist. No pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation

Author : Elizabeth M. Knowles
Publisher : Oxford : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation written by Elizabeth M. Knowles and published by Oxford : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiles over 10,000 quotations, proverbs, and phrases on over 350 themes, among them actors and acting, bores and boredom, elections, food and drink, kissing, madness, schools, taxes, the weather, and youth. Many are attributed, with reference to particular works, while others merely explain the meaning and sometimes the background. For example, a Carthaginian peace is a peace settlement that imposes very severe terms of the defeated side, and refers to the ultimate destruction of Carthage by Rome in the Punic Wars. A keyword index presents abbreviated versions to facilitate finding a particular, perhaps half remembered, quotation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable

Author : Ian Crofton
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 9781780277554
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (775 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable written by Ian Crofton and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative, entertaining and eminently browsable reference book, arranged in easily accessible A-Z format, is an absorbing and imaginative feast of Scottish lore, language, history and culture, from the mythical origins of the Scots in Scythia to the contemporary Scotland of the Holyrood parliament and Trainspotting.

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1157 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Dictionary of Tolkien

Author : David Day
Publisher : Pyramid
ISBN 13 : 0753728559
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (537 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Tolkien written by David Day and published by Pyramid. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged in a handy A-Z format, A Dictionary of Tolkien explores and explains the creatures, plants, events and places that make up these strange and wonderful lands. It is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to learn more about them. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Elizabeth M. Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192801258
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Elizabeth M. Knowles and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a new reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Drawing from Oxford's unrivalled bank of language and quotation on-line resources, this highly browsable pot pourri of allusive terms includes entries from a broad range of topics, from classical mythology, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy,and popular culture. From African Eve to white van man, from Barbie doll and bunny boiler to the big bang theory, the dictionary gives reliable, up-to-date insights into the origin and history of words and phrases, with ample cross-referencing.

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1182 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191084247
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs written by Elizabeth Knowles and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.