Discovering Words in the Kitchen
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Throughout history, the English language has reflected social changes, trade routes, and waves of fashion. This book examines the histories of the names of foods, ingredients, utensils, drinks, cooking methods, and dishes to show how the vocabulary of English has reflected the ways speakers of the language have interacted with their tastes, their environment and other cultures. 250 words which have entered English over the past fifteen hundred years are examined, ranging from Old English adoptions from Latin via French, to U.S. adoptions from Chinese. Changes of spelling and meaning and disagreements about the history of the words are discussed, supported by references within the text to authoritative food historians and dictionary writers from Johnson and Webster to the most recent publications.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0747807760
ISBN13:9780747807766
Release Date:May 2010
Publisher:Shire Publications
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.4" x 7.0"
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