The Accidental Dictionary
The Remarkable Twists and Turns of English Words
New York : Pegasus Books, 2017.
Format: Book
Edition: First Pegasus books hardcover edition.
Description: xi, 242 pages ; 22 cm
Examines the etymological origins and developments of one hundred words, including "brothel," "grin," and "zombie."
ISBN:
9781681775692
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LANGUAGE English Jon | Southeast | Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-242).