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Dunces, Gourmands & Petticoats: 1300 Words Whose Meanings Have Changed Through the Ages (Artful Wordsmith Series)

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Dunces, Gourmands & Petticoats: 1300 Words Whose Meanings Have Changed Through the Ages (Artful Wordsmith Series) [Paperback]

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ISBN-10: 084420921X | ISBN-13: 978-0844209210 | Publication Date: April 1998

A guide to the changes that have occurred over the centuries. Readers can trace the history of a word from its origins right up to present day usage and each entry supplies the different meanings of a word, offers examples and tells when each meaning entered the English language.

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Product Details

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company (April 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 084420921X
ISBN-13: 978-0844209210
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,117,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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