Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins
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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins by John Ayto
This dictionary covers the history of 8000 words, arranged alphabetically with cross-references. It shows how English has developed, how the main influences on the language have intermingled, and deals with new words which emerge every year. John Ayto compiled the "Longman Register of New Words".| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747509714 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747509719 |
| Title | Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins |
| Author | John Ayto |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 1991-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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