Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by Julia Cresswell
The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, including dates of origin and an account of each word's derivation, it is an irresistible collection and the perfect gift for word lovers.
Wide-ranging.. yet not overwhelming. Full of 'a-ha!' moments * THe Good Book Guide *
Small enough to carry with you wherever you, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought. * Skylightrain, *
would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words * Sue Magee, Bookbag *
Small enough to carry with you wherever you, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought. * Skylightrain, *
would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words * Sue Magee, Bookbag *
Julia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names and The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199683635 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199683638 |
| Title | Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins |
| Author | Julia Cresswell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2014-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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