Dictionary of Word Origins (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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Author: Joseph Shipley ISBN: 9781411446199
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publication: March 6, 2012
Imprint: Barnes & Noble Language: English
Author: Joseph Shipley
ISBN: 9781411446199
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Publication: March 6, 2012
Imprint: Barnes & Noble
Language: English

In this book’s preface, Joseph Shipley explains, “To know the origin of words is to know how men think.” This lively, fascinating, and entertaining book is the result of his efforts—Shipley traces the derivations of hundreds of common English words, from the adventurous tales of their beginnings to their then-current meanings.

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In this book’s preface, Joseph Shipley explains, “To know the origin of words is to know how men think.” This lively, fascinating, and entertaining book is the result of his efforts—Shipley traces the derivations of hundreds of common English words, from the adventurous tales of their beginnings to their then-current meanings.

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