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The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins: Definitions and Origins of More Than 12,500 Words and Expressions

"From Axis of Evil to Zoot Suit Riots — a complete guide to the many words and phrases often ignored in dictionaries."

Praise for the previous editions:

A feast for phrase detectives...that will enliven debates and illuminate issues. — William Safire

...recommended for large public and academic libraries that serve the curious as well as the scholarly., Choice

...roughly triple the greatest number [of entries] in any previous collection of its kind. — Reference and Research Book News...language lovers will romp among its pages with as much excitement as a cat rolling in catnip., Reference Reviews on www.gale.com...provides a winner to any who want a comprehensive coverage more in-depth than most casual lay treatments. This A-Z collection includes slang, proverbs, animal and place names and historical expressions under one cover, making an invaluable reference for students of language., Midwest Book ReviewClear and easy to read...provides a wealth of background material for anyone interested in words and languages., Calliope

An updated and expanded edition

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 822
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780816059928
  • Genres
  • reference, language, words
  • Release date
  • 2004