About this title: The author of Wicked Words and A Dictionary of Euphemisms & Other Doubletalk brings together some 1,000 picturesque but spurious folk etymologies, those logical but mistaken explanations of the derivations of words and phrases. "A great snorting gallop of a book".--William R. Espy.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Castle Books
Date Published: 2003-01
ISBN-13:9780785817000ISBN:078581700X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Castle Books
Date Published: 2003-01
ISBN-13:9780785817000ISBN:078581700X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Publishers
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780517580660ISBN:0517580667
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. other than library markings, fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780517580660ISBN:0517580667
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Clean and tight pages. Minimal shelf wear. Former library copy with usual stamps/stickers. Clean text and mark free. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Three Rivers Press, NY
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780517881286ISBN:0517881284
Description: Very Good. 0517881284. A clean, tight copy. Edges of covers are lightly rubbed. Front cover is curling slightly.; 0.75 x 8 x 5.5 Inches; 245 pages. read more
Description: Fine. 0517881284 Like New-almost perfect. Light wear on cover corner tips. Spine has a faint crease. Pages sharp and clean. Pages sharp, no marks or highlighting in text. No remainder mark from publisher. Accurate Descriptions with Fast Shipping & Robust Packaging! BLK114S. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth and Boards
Publisher: Crown, New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780517580660ISBN:0517580667
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 245pp. biblio, index. 8vo hardback with dw. Jacket price clipped, slight faing to spine, small r.m. dot on bottom edge, otherwise very good condition. An entertaining collection of 1, 000 spurious etymologies. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Castle Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780785817000ISBN:078581700X
Description: Very Good. 078581700X From the Publisher Brings together some 1, 000 picturesque but spurious folk etymologies, those logical but mistaken explanations of the derivations of words and phrases. "A valuable reference and a great delight to read....On the average you'll be astounded twice per page. "-Martin Gardner Library Journal If William Safire and David Letterman ever collaborate on a book about words, this could be their model. Beginning with adulteress (erroneously attributed to an au pair ... read more
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
Description: Very Good. Book has been read and gently used. Light wear to cover and pages, yet remains in very good condition. Pages intact and not marred by folds, notes or highlights. Spine undamaged. Trinity City Books ships from the Dallas area. We value your business and we. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Hardcover. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
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