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PE1574 .T63 2006eb
PE1574
.
T63
2006eb
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1429460873
1433701774
1857884914
9781429460873
9781433701771
9781857884913
1857883721
185788387X
9781429460873
9781857883725
9781857883879
b774701
Much ado about English :
[Book]
up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language /
Richard Watson Todd.
Boston :
Nicholas Brealey Pub.,
2006.
1 online resource (viii, 148 pages)
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Origins -- pt. 2. Pronunciation and spelling -- pt. 3. Usage -- pt. 4. Meanings -- pt. 5. Peculiarities -- pt. 6. Illogicalities -- pt. 7. Language play.
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For those interested in euphemisms, metaphors or modegreens, or autoantonyms, this is a tantalizing taste of the lighter side of English. Learn the origins of common words and the changes made over centuries. Figure out why spelling and pronunciation don't always match up, and see how silly came to have seven different meanings! Stroll through the vast landscape of English, wander down its illogical, peculiar and idiosyncratic byways, and enjoy a hugely entertaining treat!
Much ado about English.
English language-- Etymology.
English language-- History.
English language-- Usage.
English language, Humor.
Lexicology.
English language-- Etymology.
English language-- Usage.
English language.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Linguistics-- Etymology.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Linguistics-- General.
Lexicology.
LAN-- 009000
LAN-- 024000
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PE1574
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T63
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Todd, Richard Watson,1966-
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