Dictionary of word and phrase origins
Manser, Martin2022
eBook
Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origins and development of about 800 words and expressions in English. The story of the development of English page.
Main title:
Dictionary of word and phrase origins / Martin Manser.
Author:
Manser, Martin, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Cork : BookBaby, 2018.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2022.
Collation:
1 online resource (626 entries) ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 153 pages
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787858633 (electronic version)1543942644 (invalid)9781543942644 (invalid)
Dewey class:
422.03
LC class:
PE1580
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
576547
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