Word Origins: An Exploration and History of Words and Language
by By Funk, Wilfred John
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines , Linguistics , Etymology

From a highly respected name in reference literature, an easy-to-access, dependable sourcebook on the origin and development of thousands of words, each word has been thoroughly checked by ranking linguists and the information is presented in a manner as entertaining as fiction,  An Outlet bestseller in previous editions.  432 pages.  6 X 9.