The Hidden History of Coined Words
Download or Read eBook The Hidden History of Coined Words PDF written by Ralph Keyes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ralph Keyes |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 393 |
Release | : 2021 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780190466763 |
ISBN-13 | : 0190466766 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hidden History of Coined Words by : Ralph Keyes
Book excerpt: Written by one of the country's most experienced and entertaining etymological detectives, The Hidden History of Coined Words provides a delightful excavation into the process by which words became minted. Not only does Ralph Keyes give us the who-what-where of it all, but delights in stories that reveal the mysteries of successful coinage.