The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins
Definitions and Origins of More Than 12,500 Words and Expressions
by Robert Hendrickson

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• Format: paperback, 822 pages
• Genres: reference, language, words
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Language: english
• Release date: October 1, 2004
• ISBN: 9780816059928 (0816059926)
• Author: Robert Hendrickson

About The Book

“From Axis of Evil to Zoot Suit Riots — a complete guide to the many words and phrases often ignored in dictionaries.”

Praise for the previous editions:

A feast for phrase detectives…that will enliven debates and illuminate issues. — William Safire

…recommended for large public and academic libraries that serve the curious as well as the scholarly., Choice

…roughly triple the greatest number [of entries] in any previous collection of its kind. — Reference and Research Book News…language lovers will romp among its pages with as much excitement as a cat rolling in catnip., Reference Reviews on http://www.gale.com…provides a winner to any who want a comprehensive coverage more in-depth than most casual lay treatments. This A-Z collection includes slang, proverbs, animal and place names and historical expressions under one cover, making an invaluable reference for students of language., Midwest Book ReviewClear and easy to read…provides a wealth of background material for anyone interested in words and languages., Calliope

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