The accidental dictionary
Subtitle: the remarkable twists and turns of English words
By: Paul Anthony Jones
Edition: First Pegasus books hardcover edition.
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781681775692
Subjects: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Vocabulary; Etymology; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Etymology; English language; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Historical & Comparative
Description: Examines the etymological origins and developments of one hundred words, including "brothel," "grin," and "zombie."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-242).