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Phraseology
Paperback
Main Details
Title |
Phraseology
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Barbara Ann Kipfer
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:320 | Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 161 |
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Category/Genre | Historical and comparative linguistics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781402212871
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Classifications | Dewey:425 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Sourcebooks, Inc
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Imprint |
Sourcebooks, Inc
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Publication Date |
9 February 2009 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Kipfer's collection of titbits about the wonderful words and phrases found in the English language includes information on word history and etymology, unusual or lost or uncommon words, grammar instruction and usage, word trivia, differences between confusable words and how phrases are formed.
Author Biography
Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD is the author of many list and reference books. Barbara has an MPhil and PhD in Linguistics from University of Exeter, a PhD in Archaeology, an MA in Buddhist Studies from Greenwich University, and a BS in Physical Education from Valparaiso University. A lexicographer and part-time archaeologist, Barbara is the managing editor of Lexico LLC.
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