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Thereby Hangs a Tale (Stories of Curious Word Origins) - 9780062720498
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Product Details
Author:
Charles E. Funk
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
320
Publisher:
HarperCollins (November 18, 1993)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9780062720498
ISBN-10:
006272049X
Weight:
9.2oz
Dimensions:
5.31" x 8" x 0.72"
Case Pack:
60
File:
hc-Metadata_Only_HarperCollins_US_Metadata_20260329095519-20260329.xml
List Price:
$14.99
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$11.54
Publisher Identifier:
P-HC
Discount Code:
A
Folder:
hc
Audience:
General/trade
Country of Origin:
United States
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Harper Paperbacks
Overview
From “mad as a wet hen” to “corn dodger” and “hobgoblin,” Charles Funk’s collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.
In a language where hearse and rehearse have the same root and the word dunce comes from a great philosopher, English has hundreds of everyday words that originated or acquired their meanings in unusual ways. Dictionaries don’t have the space to tell us all the mysteries but now Dr. Funk, with humor and insight, tells us the strange and intriguing stories of hundreds of words and how they came to be a part of our language.
