Horsefeathers by Charles Earle Funk
From "mad as a wet hen" to "corn dodger" and "hobgoblin," Charles Funk's collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.
If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain Southern food is called a hushpuppy; why log supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or, sometimes, firedogs; you'll be fascinated by the origins of the over 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along"(San Francisco Chronicle).
The Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary Series' editor in chief was Charles Earle Funk. He also wrote Horsefeathers, Heavens to Betsy! and other works about word and phrase origins.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780060513375 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060513373 |
| Title | Horsefeathers |
| Author | Charles Funk |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks |
| Year published | 2002-10-22 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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