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The Hidden History of Coined Words

The Hidden History of Coined Words
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9780190466763
ISBN-13 : 0190466766
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Book Synopsis The Hidden History of Coined Words by : Ralph Keyes

Download or read book The Hidden History of Coined Words written by Ralph Keyes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the country's most experienced and entertaining etymological detectives, The Hidden History of Coined Words provides a delightful excavation into the process by which words became minted. Not only does Ralph Keyes give us the who-what-where of it all, but delights in stories that reveal the mysteries of successful coinage.


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