The etymologicon : a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language
Forsyth, Mark2011
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What is the connection between gruntled and disgruntled? What links church organs to organised crime? Based on the author's 'Inky Fool' blog, 'The Etymologican' is an erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language.
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Imprint:
London : Icon, 2011.
Collation:
xviii, 252 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781848313071 (hbk)
Dewey class:
422422422 FOR
Language:
English
Related title:
The etymologicon [electronic resource] : a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language
BRN:
976912