Everyday Words from Names of People & PlacesCompiles facts about such commonly used words as canary, denim, and gorgeous, whose origins can be traced back to the names of people, places, and things. |
Contents
Introduction | 11 |
The Vegetable Kingdom | 43 |
The Mineral Kingdom | 64 |
Copyright | |
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