The world of words : An introduction to language in general and to English and American in particular /
Partridge, Eric, 1894-1979.
The world of words : An introduction to language in general and to English and American in particular / Eric Partridge. - 3d ed. - Freeport, N.Y. : Books For Libraries Press, 1970. - x, 201 p. [2] folded p. ill. ; 24 cm.
Reprint of the 1948 ed.
Includes bibliogr. references
0836953665
Language and languages
English language--History
English language--Etymology
Americanisms
The world of words : An introduction to language in general and to English and American in particular / Eric Partridge. - 3d ed. - Freeport, N.Y. : Books For Libraries Press, 1970. - x, 201 p. [2] folded p. ill. ; 24 cm.
Reprint of the 1948 ed.
Includes bibliogr. references
0836953665
Language and languages
English language--History
English language--Etymology
Americanisms
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