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Dictionary of Word Origins: Histories of More Than 8,000 English-Language Words (Paperback)

by John Ayto (Author)
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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Arcade Publishing; Reprint edition (23 Nov 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1559702141
  • ISBN-13: 978-1559702140
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,197,444 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars First choice to anyone who enjoys Words!, 5 Oct 2000
As a professional quiz writer this book has become my first choice for reference.

If you like me have ever wondered where the meaning of certain words come from then this book is a must.

Clear and concise, you will not be disappointed.

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