Literally : Amazing Words and Where They Come From Hardback
by Patrick Skipworth
Illustrated by Nicholas Stevenson
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Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey?
Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language.
Words included: karaoke (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru (Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili)
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:32 pages, 32 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:07/05/2020
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- ISBN:9781912920174
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:32 pages, 32 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:07/05/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781912920174