Strange Bedfellows: Surprising English Cognates

by Michael Fortescue

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This volume is about the surprises lurking behind the genealogies of English words, often obscured by sound changes and borrowings from other languages. Though surprising - and often amusing - these etymologies are part and parcel of the history of the language. They encompass interesting shifts in meaning through the ages, and reflect the multiple sources that have added to the richness of English vocabulary.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1471716864

ISBN13:9781471716867

Release Date:April 2022

Publisher:Lulu.com

Length:154 Pages

Weight:0.42 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"

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