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Book, 2003
Current format, Book, 2003, 1st American ed, No Longer Available.
Book, 2003
Current format, Book, 2003, 1st American ed, No Longer Available. Offered in 0 more formats
What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve---taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations.
Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift.
The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
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