Chronology of Words and Phrases: A Thousand Years in the History of English

Linda Flavell

Roger Flavell

DIANE Publishing Company

Product InformationTitle: Dictionary of Proverbs and their OriginsAuthor: Linda &amp; Roger FlavellFormat: HardcoverISBN: 0760707014Publisher: Barnes &amp; Noble BooksNumber of Pages: 273Publication Date: 1993This is a used book. Although it is used, it is in excellent condition. It is covered in a clear Mylar covering. This book comes with a large lot that were kept sealed in plastic and separated by paper or cardboard between each book.

Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Barnes&Noble, Inc.

Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins

Examining the origins of everyday idioms and expressions, such as "a storm in a teacup" and "flavour of the month", this book explains their meanings and gives examples of their use. Interspersed with the individual entries are mini-essays on recurring themes - familiar phrases with nautical origins, expressions based on the macabre and on the peculiarly British view of foreigners. (Why do we have Dutch uncles and Dutch treats, but take French leave?) For the serious student, there are dates of first use and guidance on correct or current usage, while the browser and lover of words is offered a source of fascination and enjoyment. The authors' previous books include "Current English Usage".

Dictionary of idioms and their origins

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Kyle Cathie

Dictionary of Word Origins

R.H. Flavell

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

In this reference text, Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years. Entries have been selected because they have a tale to tell and because they are pithily phrased and offer, as Cervantes put it, "short sentences drawn from long experience."

Dictionary of Proverbs

Dictionary of Proverbs: And Their Origins

In "Dictionary of Proverbs" Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins and histories of over 300 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years. Interspersed within the text are also short essays on a variety of topics - from "What is a proverb?" to humorous examples of famous misquotations or proverbial contradictions. Whether treated as a work of reference or simply as a source of fascination for the browser, "Dictionary of Proverbs" is essential reading for anyone who delights in words.

Dictionary Of Proverbs: And Their Origins

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