1st Edition
The Private Lives of English Words
368 Pages
by
Routledge
368 Pages
by
Routledge
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The words of the English language constitute an incredible heritage, and every word has its own unique history. Originally published in 1984, The Private Lives of English Words tells the fascinating stories behind more than 400 words with a particularly interesting philological history. It describes their diverse origins and the intricate ways in which their meanings and forms have developed... Read more
Foreword. Introduction. The Private Lives of English Words. Appendix I. Appendix II. Index.
Biography
Louis Heller, Alexander Humez, Malcah Yaeger-Dror
