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OverviewDo you know how time has influenced the English language? Do you know that awful in the past is a compliment? You may think that these things sound outlandish, but hundreds of years ago, the words awful, defecate, and bully meant something entirely different than what we know today. This book reveals the origins of 208 everyday terms and the interesting stories behind their shift in meaning. Arranged in alphabetical order, you will enjoy uncovering the backstories to terms like: - Awful - worthy of respect or fear; inspiring awe - Bimbo - slang for a stupid, inconsequential man - Defecate - to purify; cleanse - Invest - to clothe; to dress - Nice - foolish; stupid - Relay - hunting term meaning fresh pack of hounds Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dante GolombeckiPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9798466767568Pages: 228 Publication Date: 29 August 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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