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BL
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1020331
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b774701
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| Main Entry
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Todd, Richard Watson,1966-
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| Title & Author
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Much ado about English : : up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language /\ Richard Watson Todd.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Boston :: Nicholas Brealey Pub.,, 2006.
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| Page. NO
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1 online resource (viii, 148 pages)
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| ISBN
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1429460873
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: 1433701774
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: 1857884914
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: 9781429460873
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: 9781433701771
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: 9781857884913
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1857883721
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185788387X
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9781429460873
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9781857883725
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9781857883879
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| Notes
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Includes index.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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pt. 1. Origins -- pt. 2. Pronunciation and spelling -- pt. 3. Usage -- pt. 4. Meanings -- pt. 5. Peculiarities -- pt. 6. Illogicalities -- pt. 7. Language play.
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| Abstract
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For those interested in euphemisms, metaphors or modegreens, or autoantonyms, this is a tantalizing taste of the lighter side of English. Learn the origins of common words and the changes made over centuries. Figure out why spelling and pronunciation don't always match up, and see how silly came to have seven different meanings! Stroll through the vast landscape of English, wander down its illogical, peculiar and idiosyncratic byways, and enjoy a hugely entertaining treat!
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English language, Humor.
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English language-- Etymology.
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English language-- History.
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English language-- Usage.
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Lexicology.
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English language-- Etymology.
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English language-- Usage.
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English language.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Linguistics-- Etymology.
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LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES-- Linguistics-- General.
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Lexicology.
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| Dewey Classification
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422
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| LC Classification
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PE1574.T63 2006eb
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