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Book Review of Dictionary of Word Origins: A History of the Words, Expressions and Cliches We Use

Dictionary of Word Origins: A History of the Words, Expressions and Cliches We Use

Dictionary of Word Origins: A History of the Words, Expressions and Cliches We Use
Author: Jordan Almond
Genre: Reference
Book Type: Paperback

John O. (buzzby) - , reviewed on 1/1/2012 + 6062 more book reviews

About 500 entries, less than half phrases I've heard of. Some are mildly interesting, but I think that the internet has replaced this "dictionary".

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