Current English Usage

Reference

Wood, Frederick T.

Flavell, R. H.

Flavell, L.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Pan/Macmillan

<p>Do not be put off by the matter of fact title- this is a fascinating book on how our history has influenced our vocabulary since the days of the Norman invasion. Whether you decide to dip into it or read it straight through in chronological order, you are bound to go away with lots of great nuggets</p>

The chronology of words and phrases

KYLE CATHIE LTD.

<p>Words are the building blocks of language, but their derivations are often stories in themselves. Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates, speak in jargon? With entries from Accolade to Zoo and including such disparate items as 'blackmail', 'fiasco', 'influence' and 'rigmarole', Dictionary of Word Origins explains the origins and development of 300 commonly used words. Essays scattered throughout the book deal with more general topics such as 'A Taste of India', 'Days of the Week,' and 'Precise Timing,' and allow the authors to expand on broader themes. The result is an indispensable guide to the richness and diversity of the English language and an endless source of fascination for anyone who delights in words.</p>

Dictionary of Word Origins

Flavell, Linda

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