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• 100 1_ |a Todd, Richard Watson, |d 1966- |e author.

• 245 10 |a Much ado about English : |b up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language / |c Richard Watson Todd.

• 260 __ |a London ; |a Boston : |b Nicholas Brealey Pub., |c 2006.

• 300 __ |a viii, 148 pages ; |c 24 cm

• 336 __ |a text |b txt |2 rdacontent

• 337 __ |a unmediated |b n |2 rdamedia

• 338 __ |a volume |b nc |2 rdacarrier

• 500 __ |a Originally published: UK, 2006.

• 504 __ |a Includes bibliographical references and index.

• 505 00 |g Part 1. |t Origins -- |g Part 2. |t Pronunciation and spelling -- |g Part 3. |t Usage -- |g Part 4. |t Meanings -- |g Part 5. |t Peculiarities -- |g Part 6. |t Illogicalities -- |g Part 7. |t Language play.

• 520 __ |a For those interested in euphemisms, metaphors or modegreens, or autoantonyms, this is a tantalizing taste of the lighter side of English. Learn the origins of common words and the changes made over centuries. Figure out why spelling and pronunciation don't always match up, and see how silly came to have seven different meanings! Stroll through the vast landscape of English, wander down its illogical, peculiar and idiosyncratic byways, and enjoy a hugely entertaining treat!

• 650 _0 |a English language |x Etymology.

• 650 _0 |a English language |v Humor.

• 650 _0 |a English language |x Usage.

• 650 _0 |a Lexicology.

• 650 _0 |a English language |x History.

• 776 08 |i Print version: |a Todd, Richard Watson, 1966- |t Much ado about English. |d London ; Boston : Nicholas Brealey Pub., 2006 |w (DLC) 2006015793

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