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What made the crocodile cry?What made the crocodile cry?

What made the crocodile cry?

101 questions about the English language

Susie Dent

4.3(4)on Hardcover

About this book

Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them.

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OL14909191W

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MiscellaneaEnglish languageEnglish language, history

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