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Curiosités De L'étymologie Française, by Charles Nisard, delves into the fascinating origins of French words and expressions. This meticulously researched work explores the etymology of numerous terms, tracing their evolution and revealing their historical roots. Beyond simple definitions, Nisard elucidates the cultural context surrounding these words, offering insights into the social customs and beliefs that shaped their meanings. The book also examines the origins and interpretations of popular proverbs and sayings, providing a window into the collective wisdom of the French-speaking world. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the nuances of 19th-century French scholarship. A valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the richness and complexity of the French language, ""Curiosités De L'étymologie Française"" is a testament to the enduring power of words. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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