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OverviewDid you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'.The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. It is the perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julia Cresswell (Freelance)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 16.00cm Weight: 0.334kg ISBN: 9780199683635ISBN 10: 0199683638 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 30 October 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroduction List of Subjects Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins GlossaryReviewswould make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words Sue Magee, Bookbag Author InformationJulia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names and The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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