Words can tell : a book about our language /

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by Ashton, Christina.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : J. Messner, (New York :) Physical details: 141 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subject(s): English language --History --Juvenile literature. | English language --Etymology --Juvenile literature. | English language --History. | English language --Etymology. Year : 1988 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Birchwood Intermediate School 422 ASH Available

Includes index.

An introduction to the history of the English language, from ancient times to the present day, including the histories of a selection of words in everyday use.