The Wordsworth Dictionary of Foreign Words in English by John Ayto

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Foreign Words in English by John Ayto

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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Foreign Words in English by John Ayto

This work looks behind the literal translations of foreign words to explain their real meaning. It offers accounts of the origins and backgrounds of foreign words used in English. Languages covered include German, French, Latin, Greek, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.
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ISBN 13 9781853263446
ISBN 10 1853263443
Title The Wordsworth Dictionary of Foreign Words in English
Author John Ayto
Series Wordsworth Reference
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Year published 1995-04-01
Number of pages 325
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