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Stories behind words : the origins and histories of 285 English words / by Peter R. Limburg.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Bronx, N.Y.] : H.W. Wilson Co., 1986.Description: x, 288 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0824207181
  • 9780824207182
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Stories behind words.LOC classification:
  • PE1574 .L46 1986
Contents:
Mood and character -- Democracy and aristocracy -- Religion -- Sorcery and superstition -- Eating and drinking -- Dress -- Names that have entered the language.
Summary: Shows how language evolves by relating the histories of words associated with seven different topics.
Item type: Reference
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Martha's Vineyard High School Library 422/LIMBURG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39844100065750

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.

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