Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases in Current English - Brossura

Bliss, Alan

 
9780415059053: Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases in Current English

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A splendid book for word addicts, this dictionary contains more than 5,000 words and phrases and supplies an ample commentary on each. The language of origin is identified and the authentic spelling and meaning are indicated if these differ substantially from those used in English. The approximate date at which the expression entered the English language is given and all current meanings are fully defined.

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