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Uncover the surprising stories behind 3,000 English words.

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, 3rd Edition

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  • Paperback

    528 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2021

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Summary

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford’s unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring, it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases.

The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, re…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198868750
ISBN-10:0198868758
Author:Julia Cresswell
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:528
Edition:3rd
Release Date:13 October 2021
Weight:388g
Dimensions:32mm x 129mm x 197mm
Series:Oxford Quick Reference
A-Format
Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, 3rd Edition by Julia Cresswell - ISBN: 9780198868750
129 × 197 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Julia Cresswell

Julia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names, and The Cat’s Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés.

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