A Dictionary of Latin Tags and Phrases
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A Dictionary of Latin Tags and Phrases by Eugene Ehrlich
Don't be intimidated by the likes of lawyers with their in flagrante delicto and caveat emptor; with this highly entertaining ready reference, you can be confident in using and understanding all the Latin tags commonly employed today. You'll learn, for instance, what e pluribus unum really means and why ars gratia artis is the ultimate Hollywood irony. For each of the 1,200 phrases, maxims and proverbs listed, this book gives the correct spelling and literal meaning, as well as clarifiying how to use the phrase. The index moves you swiftly and easily from English into the corresponding Latin. But the greatest pleasure to be had from the book comes when it is opened at random to reveal the fascinating stories behind many phrases in common usage. Whether you want to check a specific reference or simply browse, this book will prove a welcome source of information and entertainment.
Eugene Ehrlich is series co-editor of Contemporary Studies in Literature and principal editor of the Oxford American Dictionary
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| ISBN 13 | 9780709031451 |
| ISBN 10 | 0709031459 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Latin Tags and Phrases |
| Author | Eugene Ehrlich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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