The hidden history of coined words / Ralph Keyes.
The hidden history of coined words / Ralph Keyes.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
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G 2020/5381
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English
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xvi, 375 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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text
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unmediated
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volume
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
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[2021]
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"How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes's latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number of new words were coined whimsically, he's discovered, to taunt, even to prank....
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The hidden history of coined words / Ralph Keyes.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2020/5381
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74VKaOXqjwaZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaOXqjwaZ
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ISBN
0190466766
9780190466763
DDC
422
MMS ID
991024378219202626
