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What in the word?What in the word?

What in the word?2005

Charles Harrington Elster

About this book

Presents a humorous look at the English language, including information on word and phrase origins, slang, style, usage, punctuation, and pronunciation.

Details

First published
2005
OL Work ID
OL1988047W

Subjects

AmericanismsStyleEnglish languageEtymologyUsagePlays on wordsEnglish language, glossaries, vocabularies, etc.Play on words

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