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Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins
Where Words Come From A Dictionary of Word Origins
Author: Fred Sedgwick
This is an invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words crafted into pithy annecdotes and facts. Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is shor...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781847062741
ISBN-10: 1847062741
Publication Date: 7/10/2009
Pages: 210
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Publisher: Continuum
Book Type: Paperback
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