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Think of it. Our children drink Shirley Temples. We used to dance the lindy hop, and we still enjoy beef Stroganoff and beef Wellington. English abounds with words taken directly from the monikers of famous folk far and wide. This fascinating dictionary offers an exhaustive collection of Ôeponyms' -- proper names that have been transformed into the language we use every day. Some examples include: saxophones, cardigan sweaters, ferris wheels, dry martinis, pullman cars, and diesel engines. "This is a fascinating and unrivaled exploration of a special subset of the English vocabulary."
| ISBN-13 | 9780756764036 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0756764033 |
| Weight | 0.75 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 0.75 x 9.25 In |
| List Price | $17.00 |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 238 pages |
| Publisher | Henry Holt & Co. |
| Published On | 1999-01-01 |
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