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Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings
Hardcover
Dictionaries & EncyclopediasAnthropologyGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019916520
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.60
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ever wonder about the origin of the phrase 'mad as a hatter'? Or the meaning behind expressions like 'give the devil his due'? This book provides fascinating insight into the etymology of a wide range of commonly used phrases and names.
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