Normal view MARC view ISBD view

The Oxford dictionary of word origins / Dictionary of word origins edited by Julia Cresswell. - 2nd ed. - [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2009- - 1 online resource.

"Oxford Reference Online Premium." Title from home page (viewed on Jan. 12, 2010).

This is an accessible, lively A-Z of over 3000 words and their origins, drawn from Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research and language monitoring. Ideal for language lovers and students alike, it relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious words and expressions.



Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Etymology--Dictionaries.

LC Class. No.: PE1580

Dewey Class. No.: 422.03