КОД (ISBN):
978-0-7136-7498-9

Книга: Word Origins

Товар № 10707187

Автор: John Ayto

Издательство: Bloomsbury Publishing

Вес: 0.680 кг.

Год издания: 2005

Страниц: 576 Переплет: Мягкая обложка

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This in-depth exploration of the English language covers every nuance and curiosity of this constantly evolving linguistic pastiche. It is estimated that every year 800 neologisms are added to the English language, and include acronyms (NIMBY, Not In My Backyard), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an a-to-z format with detailed cross-references and written to appeal equally to students, etymologists, and nonnative speakers, this historical guide is an invaluable resource for this truly global lingua franca.