Brewer's Dictionary of phrase and fable A reference work which provides the source, meaning, and derivation of unusual phrases and allusions. |
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User Review - RShelton - LibraryThingMy undated hardcover copy has been invaluable in research and writing. This reference book has nearly every entry you could think of, from famous people to plants to humorous linguistic corruptions of a popular 17th century Spanish wine ("Peter-see-me"). Read full review
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User Review - reignsong - LibraryThingA great find in my grandmother's old collection. 21st edition. A book plate on the inner front cover from "1891 St, Mark's School Southborough Sacred Study" with the signature of someone with the last ... Read full review
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| Title | Brewer's Dictionary of phrase and fable Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable |
| Authors | Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, Ivor H. Evans |
| Editor | Ivor H. Evans |
| Publisher | Harper & Row, 1970 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | Jul 4, 2007 |
| Length | 1175 pages |
| Subjects | › Allusions Allusions in literature Allusions in literature - Dictionaries English language English language - Terms and phrases Literary Criticism / General Literary Criticism / Reference Literature Literature - Dictionaries Mythology Mythology - Dictionaries Reference / Dictionaries Reference / Word Lists Social Science / Folklore & Mythology |
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