Collective nouns are one of the most bizarre quirks of the English language, and this absorbing book tells the stories behind these evocative - sometimes baffling - parses, exploring and explaining the etymology behind them. Perfect for any language or history buff, this is an entertaining and fascinating look at many of the wonderful phrases that have stood the test of time.
- ISBN:
- 9781789295955
- 9781789295955
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Category:
- Language: history & general works
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
-
24-09-2024
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Michael\O'Mara#Books, Limited
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm):
- 197.99x129.01x18.01mm
- Weight:
- 0.3kg
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