The Dictionary Of Phrase And Fable

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473692978

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Brewer?s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition) by Susie Dent Pdf

'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting.' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108068871

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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

A 'museum of literary odds and ends', this classic work of 1870 elucidates the etymology of 20,000 words and phrases.

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191578564

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer,Ivor Henry Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1175 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Allusions
ISBN : OCLC:1062376307

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer,Ivor Henry Evans Pdf

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 1166 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 1840223103

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Wordsworth Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

This work explains the origins of the familiar and the unfamiliar in everyday speech and literature, including the colloquial and the proverbial. It embraces archaeology, history, religion, the arts, science, mythology and characters from fiction.

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Allusions in literature
ISBN : 0304358738

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable by Adrian Room Pdf

"Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"

Author : Russ Willey
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 0550104453

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Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable by Russ Willey Pdf

From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1470 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Allusions
ISBN : UOM:39015024220140

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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Ivor H. Evans,Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 1252 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0304340049

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ivor H. Evans,Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Seán McMahon,Jo O'Donoghue
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 0550105654

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Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable by Seán McMahon,Jo O'Donoghue Pdf

A vivid and affectionate celebration of the history, culture and mythology of Ireland.

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015015932133

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Dictionary of Astronomical Names by Adrian Room Pdf

An etymological survey of astronomical names, including the better known stars, the constellations, the planets, and their satellites, and features on celestial bodies, such as craters on the moon. The author is a linquist, not an astronomer, and the book is for the generalist. No pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191084249

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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Hodder Education Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 0550102450

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

"Includes new supplement of Brwer's Gems compiled by Susie Dent."--Front cover.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1182 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Allusions
ISBN : OCLC:1082105413

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : John Ayto,Ian Crofton
Publisher : Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0550105646

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Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable by John Ayto,Ian Crofton Pdf

Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.