Publisher's Synopsis
Offers information about the odd origins of such diverse words and phrases as condom, sirloin, horse latitudes, and harlot.
Devious Derivations Popular Misconceptions and More Than 1000 True Origins of Common Words and Phrases
1st Pbk Edition
Paperback (31 Jan 1995)
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Book information
| ISBN: | 9780517881286 |
| Publisher: | Crown Publications |
| Imprint: | Crown Publications |
| Pub date: | 31 Jan 1995 |
| Edition: | 1st Pbk Edition |
| DEWEY: | 423.1 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of pages: | 256 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Height: | 203mm |
| Width: | 139mm |
| Spine width: | 19mm |
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