Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0199683638
ISBN-13
9780199683635
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 30th, 2014
Print length
400 Pages
Weight
310 grams
Dimensions
15.10 x 12.10 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
DictionariesLanguage: history & general worksReference worksSocial & cultural history
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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.
Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for ''grinning face''? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning ''whale horse''.The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word''s derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. It is the perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language.
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