Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi The Origin of Foreign Words Used in English

Name: Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi The Origin of Foreign Words Used in English
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ISBN: 9781606520574

ISBN-10: 1606520571

ISBN-13: 9781606520574

Edition: 2010

Authors: Chloe Rhodes

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"English doesn't borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar." -James D. Nicoll Organized alphabetically for easy reference, A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi"is an accessible lexicon of foreign words and phrases used in English, containing everything from aficionado (Spanish) to zeitgeist (German). Inside you'll find translations, definitions, origins, and a descriptive timeline of each item's evolution. Entries include: À la carte: from the card or of the menu (French) Fiasco: complete failure (Italian) Dungarees: thick cotton cloth/overalls (Hindi) Diaspora: dispersion (Greek) Smorgasbord:…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 3/4/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English