The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
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The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories by Glynnis Chantrell
A description of over 12,000 words and their origins; dates highlight the first known use of words and of many idiomatic phrases. Word-building boxes show how a prefix has influenced meaning, and examples illustrate the many faces of one particular word. Explores words and phrases such as posh, snob, and the full monty.Glynnis Chantrell is Senior Editor in the English Language Teaching department at OUP. For several years she was Senior Editor in the Dictionaries department, working on many books including the Concise Oxford Dictionary (9th edn), and the New Oxford Dictionary of English (responsible for Word Histories). Glynnis taught modern languges for many years, and is multi-lingual. She has taught at every level, including adults.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198608936 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198608934 |
| Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories |
| Author | Glynnis Chantrell |
| Series | Oxford Quick Reference Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2004-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 576 |
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