Word mysteries & histories : from quiche to humble pie
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Word mysteries & histories : from quiche to humble pie
Houghton Mifflin, c1986
- : pbk
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Includes index
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Delightful reading for all lovers of the language, animated by Barry Moser's haunting wood engravings. This superb collection of 500 English word origins is the perfect book for browsers, students and word aficionados. 34 woodcut illustrations.
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