Author: HELLER, LOUIS
Title: Private Life of English Words
Description: RKP. 1984. (ISBN: 9780710200068). Hardcover, 23.6 x 15 x 3.3 cm. Condition good. Isbn 0-7102-0006-4,0710200064. The fascinating and often mysterious stories behind the origins of over 400 English words that have changed their meaning over the centuries - such as gossamer, originally goose-summer, meaning "Indian summer". Appendices listing words and types of changes, plus detailed Index. Used: Acceptable.

Keywords: 9780710200068


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