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Book

Abracadabra to zombie : more than 300 wacky word origins

Call Number

  • *J 422.03 WULF (CEN)

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Edition

1st ed.

Publication Information

New York : Dutton Children's Books, c2003.

Physical Description

150 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Summary

Provides the stories behind the meanings of such common words and phrases as Adidas, jeep, ketchup, peeping Tom, tuxedo, and Yankees.

Notes

Includes index.

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