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    by: Morton S. Freeman, Edwin Newman

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    The Story Behind the Word

    The Story Behind the Word

    By: Morton S. Freeman

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    Product Details

    Category - Non Fiction / History

    Format - Paperback

    Condition - Good

    Listed - 7 months ago

    Ships From - New York

    Est. Publication Date - Jan 1985

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    Describes the history of the origins of over 500 words and phrases used in the English language.

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