num_pages: 688
description: The first Edition of the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins detailed the fascinating and little known stories behind thousands of words and phrases that we use every day. In this new edition, William and Mary Morris update and expand their classic work to keep pace with our ever changing language. New entries include:
language: English
title: Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
titlecomplete: Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
genres: Linguistics, Language, Reference
ratings_count: 40
publisher: Collins Reference