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Do you know how time has influenced the English language? Do you know that awful in the past is a compliment? You may think that these things sound outlandish, but hundreds of years ago, the words awful, defecate, and bully meant something entirely different than what we know today. This book reveals the origins of 208 everyday terms and the interesting stories behind their shift in meaning. Arranged in alphabetical order, you will enjoy uncovering the backstories to terms like: - Awful - worthy of respect or fear; inspiring awe - Bimbo - slang for a stupid, inconsequential man - Defecate - to purify; cleanse - Invest - to clothe; to dress - Nice - foolish; stupid - Relay - hunting term meaning fresh pack of hounds

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