Word Origins: The Hidden Histories of English Words from A to Z
Author:   Fr John Ayto
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Publication Date:   17 October 2005
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Word Origins: The Hidden Histories of English Words from A to Z


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The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words. Yet stripped down to its origins, this apparently huge vocabulary is in reality much smaller, derived from Latin, French and the Germanic languages. It is estimated that every year, 800 neologisms are added to the English language: acronyms (nimby), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.

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Author:   Fr John Ayto
Publisher:   A&C Black
Imprint:   A&C Black
ISBN:  

9781281088116


ISBN 10:   1281088110
Publication Date:   17 October 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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