About this title: In this revised edition of his classic book, Lederer frolics through the logic-boggling byways of the English language and unveils new chapters on misnomers, retronyms, and "The Department of Redundancy Department".
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780671689063ISBN:0671689061
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
"Funny, but not great. It doesn't read like a book, really. It's not something you can get absorbed in, but it was fun to read some of the lists of weird words for things."
"I love this book. It looks at so many odd things about the English language and exploits them to the fullest degree of humor. To this day I say "foxen" instead of foxes, all because of this book."
"Reads like a list of unusual things about the English language. Doesn't really delve into the origins or history of language, or how terms and phrases are popularized."
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