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A2Z Book of word Origins
A2Z Book of word Origins
by
TERRY O BRIEN
Category: Languages
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Number of pages: 200
Book Size: 5.5x8.5
Book Weight (Hardbound): 350 gm
Book Weight (Paperback): 250 gm
Published in: 04/01/2011
Available in: Hardbound & Paperbound
ISBN_PB: 9788129118097
ISBN_HB: 9788129118196

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Where do words come from? How and when were they invented? Why are there they invented? Why are there so many different languages? Why do many languages share the same or similar words for the same things? The answers to all these questions lie in the study of etymology. This concerns the roots of words and how the sounds and spellings, as well as the meanings, have evolved over time. How did ‘lollypops’ get their name? (In the northern part of England, “lolly’ means “tongue’) Useful for reference and fun for browsing, A2Z Book of word Origins is also an interesting way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it. This book gives a history of the words, expressions and clichés we use

About Author
TERRY O BRIEN No. of books available: 14
Terry O’Brien is an academician by vocation and a passionate quiz enthusiast by avocation. His leit-motif is the igniting of quizzing instinct and an aptitude to develop the 3rs of learning – Read. Record. Recall. He is a Trainers Trainer and a motivational speaker. He has written several books. His flair for writing and speaking come naturally to him.

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