A Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles

A Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a new reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Drawing from Oxford's unrivalled bank of language and quotation on-line resources, this highly browsable pot pourri of allusive terms includes entries from a broad range of topics, from classical mythology, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. From African Eve to white van man, from Barbie doll and bunny boiler to the big bang theory, the dictionary gives reliable, up-to-date insights into the origin and history of words and phrases, with ample cross-referencing.

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotes' Editor, Elizabeth Knowles, is a historical lexicographer who worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. What They Didn't Say: A Book of Misquotations (2006) and How to Interpret a Word (2010) are two of her other editing credits. She contributed to Oxford University Press's History, and she is currently working for Oxford University Press on a study of quotations in the English language.

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ISBN 13	9780192801258
ISBN 10	0192801252
Title	A Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author	Elizabeth Knowles
Series	Oxford Paperback Reference
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2003-03-27
Number of pages	602
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