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Oxford University Press - Little Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins - Hardcover
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Description: 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.
Title: Little Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
Brand: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199683635
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 12/11/2014
Category: Social & Cultural History
Description: 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.
Title: Little Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins
Brand: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199683635
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 12/11/2014
Category: Social & Cultural History
