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Limburg, Peter R.

Stories behind words : the origins and histories of 285 English words / by Peter R. Limburg. - [Bronx, N.Y.] : H.W. Wilson Co., 1986. - x, 288 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Mood and character -- Democracy and aristocracy -- Religion -- Sorcery and superstition -- Eating and drinking -- Dress -- Names that have entered the language.

Shows how language evolves by relating the histories of words associated with seven different topics.

ISBN: 0824207181 9780824207182

LCCN: 85026398

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Etymology.

LC Class. No.: PE1574 / .L46 1986