Stories behind words : the origins and histories of 285 English words / by Peter R. Limburg.
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TextPublication details: [Bronx, N.Y.] : H.W. Wilson Co., 1986Description: x, 288 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0824207181; 9780824207182Subject(s): English language -- EtymologyAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Stories behind words.LOC classification: PE1574 | .L46 1986| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 422/LIMBURG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844100065750 |
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| 420/.973 Made in America : | 422/.03 The Merriam-Webster new book of word histories. | 422.03/CLA The roots of English : a reader's handbook of word origins / | 422/LIMBURG Stories behind words : | 422/OXF The Oxford dictionary of word histories / | 423/.1 Roget's II : | 423/AMERICAN The American Heritage college dictionary. |
Includes index.
Mood and character -- Democracy and aristocracy -- Religion -- Sorcery and superstition -- Eating and drinking -- Dress -- Names that have entered the language.
Shows how language evolves by relating the histories of words associated with seven different topics.
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