2035849
9780198608936
This dictionary describes the origins and sense development of thousands of core words of the English language. A key feature is the inclusion of a large number of idioms and popular beliefs with the dates and details of how and when they came about.Chantrell, Glynnis is the author of 'Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories', published 2004 under ISBN 9780198608936 and ISBN 0198608934.
[read more]