The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
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The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases by Jennifer Speake
This dictionary uncovers the origins of over 8000 foreign words and phrases which are in general circulation in late-20th century English, including words from a wide variety of different languages such as: Aboriginal; Afrikaans; Chinese; Dutch; French; German; Greek; Hebrew; Hindustani; Italian; Japanese; Latin; Malay; Polish; Portuguese; Russian; Spanish; and Turkish. Entries are browsable, but also comprehensive, with detailed information on each word or phrase, including any alternative spellings, the date of the word's introduction into English, its language of origin and original spelling (if different), its definition, cross-references to other relevant entries, and notes on usage and other points of interest. Quotations throughout illustrate the way in which words are used in today's English. Words discussed include: aborigine; a capella; bagel; bar mitzvah; batik; Beajolais nouveau; bongo; bonsai; brahman; fandango; fatwa; faux pas; fracas; futon; intifada; jojoba; nouvelle cuisine; and pot pourri.Jennifer Speake is a freelance writer. She is the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (1997) and of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (1999).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198631590 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198631596 |
| Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases |
| Author | Jennifer Speake |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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