Where Words Come From by Fred Sedgwick

Where Words Come From by Fred Sedgwick

Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is also a guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words.

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Title	Where Words Come From
Author	Fred Sedgwick
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