The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases |
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| Editor:
| Speake, Jennifer |
| Series title: | Oxford Quick Reference Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-861051-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Containing over 8,000 entries, this fascinating dictionary is an authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary English. Drawn from over 40 languages, entries provide details of the history of each word or phrase, including language of origin, spelling variants, and its sense and use in English. From expressions such as ab origine, a cappella, and nouvelle cuisine, to futon and pot-pourri, this is the ideal reference book for anyone wanting to expand their...
More DescriptionContaining over 8,000 entries, this fascinating dictionary is an authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary English. Drawn from over 40 languages, entries provide details of the history of each word or phrase, including language of origin, spelling variants, and its sense and use in English. From expressions such as ab origine, a cappella, and nouvelle cuisine, to futon and pot-pourri, this is the ideal reference book for anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary or add color to their prose.