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Oxford Dictionary Of Word Origins

An accessible, lively A-Z of over 3, 000 words and their origins, drawn from Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research and language monitoring. Ideal for language lovers and students alike, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious words and expressions.
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An accessible, lively A-Z of over 3, 000 words & their origins, drawn from Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research & language monitoring. Ideal for language lovers & students alike, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious words & expressions.

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