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Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by William Morris (1988, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-10006015862X
ISBN-139780060158620
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038197669
Product Key Features
Number of Pages688 Pages
Publication NameMorris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1988
SubjectDictionaries
TypeNot Available
AuthorWilliam Morris
Subject AreaReference
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight30.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
LCCN87-045651
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal422/.03
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include: New trends--crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanes Foreign terms--falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazzi People--batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young Turks Given names--Chester, Edith, Jennifer and others Food--Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet Lane Sports--box score, cheese champions, full court press and many more Throughout the Morris's present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion., The first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include: New trends --crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanes Foreign terms --falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazzi People --batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young Turks Given names --Chester, Edith, Jennifer and others Food --Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet Lane Sports --box score, cheese champions, full court press and many more Throughout the Morris's present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion.
LC Classification NumberPE1580.M6 1988
