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TITLE:
A history of English in its own words / by Craig M. Carver.
Publication Date:
1991
Publication Information:
New York : HarperCollins Publishers,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
275 p.
Summary:
In this fascinating book Craig Carver explains the etymologies of more than 750 words in order of their entrance into the English language. The author explodes many myths about out language and uses the latest scholarship in this highly readable compendium.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062700131
General Note:
Includes index.