Why do we say such things? The stories behind the words we use.

Why do we say such things? The stories behind the words we use. By Bruce Chapman.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Chapman, Bruce, 1900-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, Miles-Emmett [1947]
Subjects:	English language > Etymology. English language > Words > History. English language > Terms and phrases.

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