Dictionary of Proverbs
And Their Origins
Kyle Cathie (Publisher)
Published on 3. November 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-85626-141-8 (ISBN)
Description
The proverbs selected for this reference book, intended for anyone who delights in and studies words, all have a tale to tell. Etymologies go back to the earliest origins, though there are often conflicting accounts of how an expression came into being, and changes of meaning or usage are recorded: "Tread on a worm and it will turn" probably originated in the days when "worm" also meant "viper"; "Good wine needs no bush" is a reference to the lax interpretation of licensing laws common during 19th-century village fairs. The authors' other books include "Current English Usage" and "Dictionary of Idioms".
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85626-141-8 (9781856261418)
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