Dictionary of Word Origins

Flavell, Linda and Roger
2010. Kyle Cathie Ltd , London, England

This is a very widely distributed reference work written by a highly experienced and qualified couple besotted by the building blocks of language and their often amazing derivations. Over 300 commonly used words are included with an excellent introduction and essays scattered throughout the book on topics such as "A Taste of India", "Days of the Week" and "Precise Timing' . In short this should be a fascinating requirement for all students of the English language no matter what level they may be.

$15.00

Specifications

Author Flavell, Linda and Roger
Publisher Kyle Cathie Ltd
Place Published London, England
Year Published 2010
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1993
Size 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm
Chapters Unspecified
Pages 320pp

Condition Report

Cover Softcover in brown and tan depicting a single pig , in good condition though with the bottom right hand corner bruised and creased.
Overall Text in excellent condition with no discernible prior owner markings other than a slight yellow stain on the fore-edge.