The Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition presents new and updated information on the origins and usage of more than 4,500 foreign expressions. This invaluable dictionary clarifies and explains worlds and phrases spanning a wide range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. Entries include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, concise definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds. More than 500 entries have been added to this new edition.Manser, Martin H. is the author of 'The Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases', published 2008 under ISBN 9780816070367 and ISBN 0816070369.