Dictionary of word and phrase origins
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Author
Contributors
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
Published
Cork : BookBaby, 2018., Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2022.
Edition
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Physical Description
1 online resource (626 entries) ; digital files.
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Format
eBooks
Language
English
ISBN
9781787858633
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Summary
Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origins and development of about 800 words and expressions in English. The story of the development of English page.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Manser, M. (2018). Dictionary of word and phrase origins ([Enhanced Credo edition]). BookBaby.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Manser, Martin. 2018. Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins. BookBaby.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Manser, Martin. Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins BookBaby, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Manser, Martin. Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins [Enhanced Credo edition], BookBaby, 2018.
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