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Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words
Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words
Author: Charles Earle Funk
Oh, horsefeathers! If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain southern food is called a hush puppy; why tog supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or sometimes firedogs, you'll be fascinated by the origins of the more than 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062733535
ISBN-10: 0062733532
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
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Publisher: HarperResource
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Entertaining take on how words got their start in the Engllish vernacular - descriptive, funny, and I got a feeling now and then of "Oh, wow! That's how come this statement or group of words came about!"
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History of some English common words and phrases. Word-lovers will treasure this book!


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