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The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories

The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories

Chantrell, Glynnis

Hardcover

Etymology

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ISBN10: 0198631219
ISBN13: 9780198631217
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 568
Weight: 2.31
Height: 1.48 Width: 6.50 Depth: 9.80
Language: English
The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories describes the origins and sense development of over 11,000 words in the English language. Well-known idioms such as say it with flowers are highlighted with the dates of their original use and how and when they came about. Colorful popular beliefs are explored about the origins of words like posh and snob, and insights are given into our social history revealed by language development such as the connection in a Roman soldier's mind of salary with salt. Throughout, boxed word-building elements show the various meanings of shared relationships between words.

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