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9781892859662
Fascinating articles, written in a witty, conversational style, describe how English words have come to us from other languages and evolved over time. Also described are words, like "workaholic," which have been coined only recently. This is an invaluable volume for students and amateur clymologists alike.Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Webster's New Explorer Dictionary of Word Origins', published 2004 under ISBN 9781892859662 and ISBN 1892859661.
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