The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories
Glynnis Chantrell
Informative and enlightening, this volume 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.
Book of the Oxford Paperback Reference series
- ISBN: 0198608934
- ISBN-13: 9780198608936
- Editor : Glynnis Chantrell
- Language : English
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 9/1/2004
- Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press
- Price ($AUD): $27.95
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