In a Word
- Authors
- Baker, Rosalie
- Publisher
- Cricket Books
- Tags
- word origins , vocabulary , word meanings , etymology , english language , reference , word stories , history of words
- ISBN
- 9780812627107
- Date
- 2003-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 12.81 MB
- Lang
- en
What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve—-taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations.
Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift.
The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.