An Avalanche of Anoraks: For People Who Speak Foreign Languages Every Day...Whether They Know It or Not

by Robert J. White and Robert J. White Sr.

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A learned and lively collection of more than 1,000 surprising and intriguing words that English has borrowed from other languages, along with their often tantalizing histories and etymologies. The word book for people who speak foreign languages every day, whether they know it or not.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0517881314

ISBN13:9780517881316

Release Date:October 1994

Publisher:Three Rivers Press (CA)

Length:228 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Related Subjects

Dictionaries & Thesauruses English Etymology Language Arts Linguistics Words, Language & Grammar

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