Morris Dictionary Of Word And Phrase Origins (Hardcover)
SKU: SONG006015862X
ISBN : 9780060158620
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Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
The first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include:New trends--crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanesForeign terms--falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazziPeople--batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young TurksGiven names--Chester, Edith, Jennifer and othersFood--Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet LaneSports--box score, cheese champions, full court pressand many moreThroughout the Morris's present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion.
Specification of Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
GENERAL | |
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Author | William Morris |
Binding | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Edition | Subsequent |
ISBN-10 | 006015862 |
ISBN-13 | 9780060158620 |
Publisher | Collins Reference |
Publication Year | 1988 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Height | 6.13 inch. |
Length | 1.97 inch. |
Width | 9.25 inch. |
Weight | 1.6 pounds. |
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