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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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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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
Titre The Wordsworth Dictionary of Foreign Words in English
Auteur John Ayto
Série Wordsworth Reference
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Année de publication 1995-04-01
Nombre de pages 325
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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