From bonbon to cha-cha : Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases.

From bonbon to cha-cha : Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases.

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	2nd ed. / edited by Andrew Delahunty.
Imprint:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Description:	xiv, 411 p. ; 21 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	English language -- Foreign words and phrases -- Dictionaries. English language -- Foreign words and phrases. Dictionaries.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7688412

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title:	Dictionary of foreign words and phrases Foreign words and phrases
Other authors / contributors:	Delahunty, Andrew.
ISBN:	9780199543694 (cased) 0199543690 (cased)
Notes:	Previous ed.: 1997.
Summary:	"One of the most distinctive characteristics of English is the number of words and phrases it has borrowed - and continues to borrow - from other languages, originally and most notably from Latin and French but now also from every corner of the globe. From the frequently used veranda and futon to the less familiar quinquennium and catenaccio, from the longstanding in vino veritas and vade mecum to the recent doosra and galactico, this highly informative reference book provides a revealing record of that remarkable story." "Entries give the meaning and history of each word or phrase, including language of origin, spelling variants, pronunciation. Information is given on specific items of interest, such as the use of daemon in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Feature panels provide extra information on how specific languages and cultures have influenced particular areas of English."--BOOK JACKET.

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Summary:	With 6,000 detailed entries from aaIR to zut, this fascinating dictionary is the authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary British and American English. Drawn from over 40 languages, entries provide details of the history of each word or phrase, including language of origin, spelling variants, and its sense and use in English. New full-page feature panels provide fascinating extra information on language borrowing, including how specific languages have influenced particular areas of English. This edition includes 100 new entries including sudoku, uber, and coitus interruptus, plus up-to-date coverage of words that have entered the English language in the 21st Century, including bruschetta, pashmina and galactico. Ideal for both reference and browsing, this is a perfect book for anyone wanting to uncover the richness of modern English.
Item Description:	Previous ed.: 1997.
Physical Description:	xiv, 411 p. ; 21 cm.
ISBN:	9780199543694 0199543690