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What's in a Word : Etymological Gossip about Some Interesting English Words
Overview
Provides the origins of familiar English words, and reveals the influences of British and Roman conquerers, Native American languages, the spread of Christianity, myths and legends, and cultural practices.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780874173673
- ISBN-10: 0874173671
- Publisher: University of Nevada Press
- Publish Date: February 2001
- Dimensions: 7.32 x 5.34 x 0.78 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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