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English language Etymology English language Etymology Dictionaries English language Idioms Dictionaries English language Terms and phrases Naval art and science Dictionaries

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Garrison, Webb B. Jones, Paul Anthony Rogers, John G.

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American maritime library ; v. 11

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The accidental dictionary : the remarkable twists and turns of English words

Jones, Paul Anthony

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Summary: Examines the etymological origins and developments of one hundred words, including "brothel," "grin," and "zombie."

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 422 JON

Origins of sea terms

Rogers, John G.

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Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Mystic Seaport Museum 1984

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 623.803 ROG

Casual lex : an informal assemblage of why we say what we say

Garrison, Webb B.

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Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rutledge Hill Press 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 422.03 GAR

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