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Words in Time

- A Social History of English Vocabulary

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The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780631173212
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 284
  • Udgivet:
  • 26. oktober 1989
  • Størrelse:
  • 153x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 468 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..
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The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings.

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