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Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Julia(Ed) Cresswell
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Description for Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Hardback. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, including dates of origin and an account of each word's derivation, it is an irresistible collection and the perfect gift for word lovers. Editor(s): Cresswell, Julia. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 121 x 26. Weight in Grams: 308.
Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure ... Read more
Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
307g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199683635
SKU
V9780199683635
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About Julia(Ed) Cresswell
Julia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names and The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés.
Reviews for Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Wide-ranging... yet not overwhelming. Full of 'a-ha!' moments
THe Good Book Guide
Small enough to carry with you wherever you, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought.
Skylightrain,
would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words
Sue Magee, Bookbag ... Read more
THe Good Book Guide
Small enough to carry with you wherever you, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought.
Skylightrain,
would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words
Sue Magee, Bookbag ... Read more