Dictionary of word and phrase origins / Martin Manser.

[Enhanced Credo edition]

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Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origins and development of about 800 words and expressions in English. The story of the development of English page.

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September 19, 2022

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