The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins by Anne Curzan

The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins

Anne Curzan

18 hours, 22 minutes first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

nonfiction history informative medium-paced

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From new words such as "bling" and "email" to the role of text messaging and other electronic communications, English is changing all around us. Discover the secrets behind the words in our everyday lexicon with this delightful, informative survey...

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