| Words of a Feather: An Etymological Explanation of Astonishing Word Pairs Contributor(s): Donald, Graeme (Author) |
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ISBN: 178418814X ISBN-13: 9781784188146 Publisher: Metro Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Historical & Comparative |
| Dewey: 410 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.70 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this quirky and humorous volume, Graeme Donald explores the fascinating links and curious connections between words. While at first these word pairs may appear to have very little in common, owing to years of linguistic shift, their origins can be traced back to the same root. In exploring these etymological twins, Words of a Feather reveals the oddities of the English language and the fascinating stories that have made our vocabulary so rich. The perfect gift for language lovers and history buffs alike, this beautiful book contains over 200 word pairs with a common ancestry. |