McFedries, Paul.
The complete idiot's guide to weird word origins / Weird word origins by Paul McFedries. - Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, c2008. - vii, 243 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-240).
In alphabetical entries from "A1" to "zydeco," relates the origins of many common words and colorful expressions in the English language.
9781592577811 (pbk.)
2008920995
English language--Etymology.
English language--Terms and phrases.
422
The complete idiot's guide to weird word origins / Weird word origins by Paul McFedries. - Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, c2008. - vii, 243 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-240).
In alphabetical entries from "A1" to "zydeco," relates the origins of many common words and colorful expressions in the English language.
9781592577811 (pbk.)
2008920995
English language--Etymology.
English language--Terms and phrases.
422