Words : a book about the origins of everyday words and phrases /
by Jane Sarnoff and Reynold Ruffins.
- New York : C. Scribner, c1981.
- 64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
Traces the origin of common American-English words and phrases. Also explains how the English language developed and words are formed.
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81008943 /AC
English language--Etymology--Juvenile literature. English language--Etymology.