Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
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ISBN: 006015862X / Publisher: Collins Reference, May 1988
Contains explanations of the origins and meanings of words and expressions used today
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The first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include:New trends--crack, glitch, greenmail, Harrier attack airplanesForeign terms--falafel, geisha, jihad, paparazziPeople--batman, dead end kid, Dutch uncle, hatchet man, Young TurksGiven names--Chester, Edith, Jennifer and othersFood--Adam and Eve on a raft, alligator pear, grapefruit, Harriet LaneSports--box score, cheese champions, full court pressand many moreThroughout the Morris's present the histories of intriguing expressions in an eminently entertaining and readable fashion.
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