The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins

3rd Edition

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    Publisher's Synopsis

    This updated & expanded edition is the most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind. Approximately 3,500 new entries have been added to this edition.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9780816059928
    Publisher: Checkmark Books
    Imprint: Checkmark Books
    Pub date:
    Edition: 3rd Edition
    DEWEY: 422.03
    DEWEY edition: 22
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 822
    Weight: 1927g
    Height: 279mm
    Width: 222mm
    Spine width: 31mm

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