Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick

Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick

Paperback
$37.95
$37.95
Skip to product information
Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick
  • Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick
Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick

Where Words Come From: A Dictionary of Word Origins by Fred Sedgwick

$37.95
$37.95
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781847062741.0
FormatPaperback

**Intact Gift Giving Condition book**

Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is an invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words.

You may also like