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John Ayto is a professional lexicographer and author. 'hours of happy browsing for language lovers' Observer Words are arranged chronologically within their theme to show how the language has changedĬontains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use A-Z index Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox, this fascinating book is sure to provide a stonking good read for all. SLANG Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is the ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language.
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