In Other Words by Christopher J Moore

In Other Words by Christopher J Moore

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Summary

Why do we say bete noir and not 'black beast', doppelganger and not 'double goer'? This book gives insights into different cultures and languages by looking at the distinctive words they use as well as giving a whole new vocabulary for those elusive things there is never a word for.

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In Other Words by Christopher J Moore

Why do we say bete noir and not 'black beast', doppelganger and not 'double goer'? This book gives insights into different cultures and languages by looking at the distinctive words they use as well as giving a whole new vocabulary for those elusive things there is never a word for.
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ISBN 13 9780192806246
ISBN 10 0192806246
Title In Other Words
Author Christopher J Moore
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2005-03-17
Number of pages 128
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