Oxford dictionary of word origins
Julia (freelance) Cresswell (Editor)
An accessible, lively A-Z of over 3,000 words and their origins, drawn from Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research and language monitoring. Ideal for language lovers and students alike, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious words and expressions.
512 sidor ; 19.6 cm
9780199547937, 0199547939
1023277703
ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; WORDBUILDING; DICTIONARY; GLOSSARY