The accidental dictionary

the remarkable twists and turns of English words

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Paul Anthony Jones: The accidental dictionary (2017)

242 pages

English language

Published Jan. 25, 2017

ISBN:
978-1-68177-569-2
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OCLC Number:
1004424520

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Examines the etymological origins and developments of one hundred words, including "brothel," "grin," and "zombie."

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Subjects

  • LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Vocabulary
  • Etymology
  • LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Etymology
  • English language
  • LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Historical & Comparative