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Author:
Umstatter, Jack.
Title:
Where words come from / Jack Umstatter.
Publisher:
Franklin Watts,
Copyright Date:
c2002
Description:
160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Subject:
English language--Etymology--Dictionaries, Juvenile.
English language--Etymology--Dictionaries.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Entries -- To find out more.
Summary:
An alphabetical exploration of various words, both proper and slang, explaining their origins, meaning, and changes in usage.
Series:
Watts reference
ISBN:
9780531166574 (pbk.)
0531166570 (pbk.)
9780531119020
0531119025
LCCN:
2001024894
Locations:
LZSX115 -- Storm Lake Middle School (Storm Lake)
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)
ZOPC437 -- Woodbine Carnegie Public Library (Woodbine) — J422.03 UMS

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