Adonis to Zorro by Andrew Delahunty
An absorbing dictionary that clearly explains the meanings of references and allusions that are likely to be encountered in modern English. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Corpus, illustrative examples are provided for almost every entry. Fully cross-referenced and with a thematic index, it is ideal for browsing or quick reference.
This welcoming, elegant volume encourages the ferreting-out of chance discoveries* Times Literary Supplement *
This is an easy to use book. * Sunday Telegraph *
Informative, useful and highly entertaining. * Manchester Evening News *
This is an easy to use book. * Sunday Telegraph *
Informative, useful and highly entertaining. * Manchester Evening News *
Andrew Delahunty and Sheila Dignen are freelance lexicographers with many years' experience in writing dictionaries and other reference works. They have worked on a wide range of books including dictionaries for adults, children, and ELT. Sheila's recent publications include the Longman Business English Dictionary (2000), the Oxford Junior Dictionary (2007), and the Oxford Junior Thesaurus (2007). Andrew's recent publications include Talking Balls: A Guide to the Language of Sport (2006), the Oxford Primary Dictionary (2007), and From Bonbon to Cha-cha: Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (2008).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199567454 |
| ISBN 10 | 019956745X |
| Title | Adonis to Zorro |
| Author | Andrew Delahunty |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2010-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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