Words in Time and Place : Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. P...

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Main Author: Crystal, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press, USA, 2014.
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