This browsable and unique dictionary explains the interesting words found in 19th century texts studied at secondary school. With clear explanations, panels, an

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Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins a

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