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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: 9780060913526
ISBN-10: 0060913525
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 240
Edition: 1st Perennial Librar
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3.9 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Perennial Library
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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