Kick the bucket and swing the cat : the Balderdash & Piffle collection of English words, and their curious origins
Games, Alexander2008
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This text takes a humorous tour through the fascinating & often surprising history of the English language & its etymology. Alex Games uncovers the trends, innovations & scandals that have shaped the meanings of our most popular words & expressions, from Chaucer & ancient Greek to Internet jargon & American slang.
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[London] : BBC, 2008.
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544 p. ; 20 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-510) and index.
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9781846076107 (pbk)1846076102 (pbk)
Dewey class:
422422
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English
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417087
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