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Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

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Author: Ayto, John

Binding: Paperback

ISBN: 9780192733740

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Author: Ayto, John

Edition: New

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 480

Release Date: 02-05-2013

Part Number: 9780192733740

EAN: 9780192733740

Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English

Description:

This new paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins gives an engaging insight into the origins of the everyday language we use. It provides additional language support and information through funny and absorbing word histories, feature entries on especially curious, 'yucky', and 'mind-boggling' words, and a full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more. John Ayto, top word expert, entertains all ages from eight to eighty with this informative and humorous dictionary and language reference tool. Downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

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