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A Dictionary Of Word Origins

by Fred Sedgwick
language: english
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING, May of 2009 ‧
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Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is also a guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words.

Where Words Come From

A Dictionary Of Word Origins

by Fred Sedgwick

Property Description
ISBN: 9781441123374
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING
Release Date: May of 2009
Language: English
Pages: 224
Format: eBook
File Format and Compatibility: PDF para ADE
Categories: eBooks in English > Dictionaries and Encyclopedias > English
EAN: 9781441123374