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The Unexpected Evolution of Language

Discover the Surprising Etymology of Everyday Words

By Justin Cord Hayes

Format: Paperback

SKU# V9267

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You'll Love This If:

  • You are curious on the origins and meanings of words
  • You have a strong interest in etymology

In this etymology book, reveals the origins of 208 everyday terms and the interesting stories behind their shift in meaning.

In The Unexpected Evolution of Language Book You Will Uncover The Backstories to Terms Like:

  • Awful - worthy of respect or fear; inspiring aweli>
  • Bimbo - slang for a stupid, inconsequential man
  • Defecate - to purify; cleanse
  • And Many More!

 

 

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SKU V9267
Author/Speaker/Editor Justin Cord Hayes
File/Trim Size 5.5 x 7.5
Format Paperback
ISBN 13 9781440542787
Number Of Pages 240
$13.95

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The Unexpected Evolution of Language reveals the origins of 208 everyday terms and the interesting stories behind their shift in meaning.

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