Literally : Amazing Words and Where They Come From
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1912920174
ISBN-13
9781912920174
Publisher
What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Imprint
What on Earth Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 7th, 2020
Print length
32 Pages
Weight
464 grams
Dimensions
27.30 x 28.20 x 1.00 cms
Ksh 2,200.00
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A stunning non-fiction picture book about the global diversity hidden in the English language
Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language. Words included: karaoke (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru (Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili)
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