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Words We Use

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ISBN: 9780717144228
AuthorO Muirithe, Diarmaid
Pub Date01/01/2008
BindingPaperback
Pages220
CountryIRL
Dewey
Publisher: Gill
Quick overview Explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. This book includes sections on Computers, Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters, and Text Messaging.
€18.39

Diarmaid O Muirithe is a lexicographer and etymologist. He explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. His knowledge and erudition in languages, ancient and modern, is enormous. With sections from Computers and Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters to Text Messaging, "Words We Use" is simply a joy.

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Diarmaid O Muirithe is a lexicographer and etymologist. He explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. His knowledge and erudition in languages, ancient and modern, is enormous. With sections from Computers and Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters to Text Messaging, "Words We Use" is simply a joy.