Kick the bucket and swing the cat: the Balderdash & Piffle collection of English words, and their curious origins
by Games, Alexander.
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BookPublisher: BBC 2008ISBN: 9781846076107; SE00027903; 1846076102.Classification number: 422 GAMSubject(s): English language -- Etymology | English language -- Terms and phrases | English language -- IdiomsSubject: 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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Bibliography: p. 505-510
Includes index
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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