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Cover of 2107 curious word origins, sayings & expressions from white elephants to a song & dance

2107 curious word origins, sayings & expressions from white elephants to a song & dance

by Charles Earle Funk

Terms and phrasesEtymologyEnglish languageEtymologiePhraseologie

Previously published in four separate volumes, this collection presents the history of over 2000 curious words, expressions, and sayings.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library