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