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Origins of the specious : myths and misconceptions of the English language / Patricia T. O'Conner and Stewart Kellerman.
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Main Author:
O'Conner, Patricia T.
Other Authors:
Kellerman, Stewart
Format:
Book
Language:
English
Published:
New York :
Random House,
c2009.
Edition:
1st ed.
Subjects:
English language
>
Etymology.
English language
>
Variation.
English language
>
Usage.
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