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Oxford dictionary of word origins

An accessible, lively A-Z of over 3,000 words and their origins, drawn from Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research and language monitoring. Ideal for language lovers and students alike, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious words and expressions.
Print Book, English, 2010
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2010
X, 502 s. ; 20 cm.
9780199547937, 0199547939
823687465
ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; WORDBUILDING; DICTIONARY; GLOSSARY
Okł.: A delightful dictionary derivations