Preface Dictionary Thematic Index
John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer and author of many language titles, including The Oxford Essential Guide to the English Language, The Longman Register of New Words, the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Word Origins, Twentieth Century Words, and Wobbly Bits and Other Euphemisms. He is also editor of the latest edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
`Anyone who is addicted to the richness of the English language or simply intrigued by the origin and meaning of an idiom like teach your grandmother to suck eggs will relish this work' - Library Journal
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