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Dictionary of Word Origins
Flavell, L.
Summary
This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.
This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.
Perfect for fans of Dictionaries & Thesauri, Reference, Social Sciences Books, English language, Folklore.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 288 pages · Paperback
- By Flavell, L.
Details
- ISBN: 9781856265645
- Author: Flavell, L.
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Publication date: 1 July 2004
- Condition: New
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About the authors
Flavell, L. and Linda Flavell and Roger Flavell · Publisher: Kyle Cathie Limited
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Entries explaining the origins of 300 commonly used words are interspersed with mini-essays on such subjects as "Viking conquests" and "Other-worldly influences," which allow the authors to expand on broader themes.
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