Words We Use

Words We Use

Paperback (15 Jan 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Diarmaid Ó Muirithe explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. His knowledge and erudition in languages, ancient and modern, is enormous. With sections from Computers and Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters to Text Messaging, Words We Use is simply a joy.

Book information

ISBN: 9780717144228
Publisher: Gill
Imprint: Gill Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 312
Weight: 391g
Height: 197mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 18mm