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Words in Time

- A Social History of English Vocabulary

About Words in Time

The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780631173212
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 284
  • Published:
  • October 26, 1989
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x229x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 468 g.
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Expected delivery: October 12, 2024

Description of Words in Time

The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings.

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