Everyday Words from Names of People & Places

Everyday Words from Names of People & Places

1st Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Compiles fascinating facts about such commonly used words as canary, denim, and gorgeous, whose origins can be traced back to the names of people, places, and things.

Book information

ISBN: 9780525666745
Publisher: Elsevier/Nelson Books
Imprint: Elsevier/Nelson Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 422
Language: English
Number of pages: 315
Weight: -1g