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Item Details
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BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF MODERN PHRASE FABLE
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| By: |
John Ayto (Editor), Adrian Room (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£25.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0304353817 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780304353811 |
| Publisher: |
ORION PUBLISHING CO |
| Pub. date: |
2 November, 2000 |
| Edition: |
17th ed. |
| Series: |
Brewer's S. |
| Pages: |
832 |
| Description: |
Brewer's original dictionary was written in 1864 and offered a compendium of general knowledge across a wide range of subjects. In this modern edition, Adrian Room offers 8000 entries on the knowledge and trivia of the 20th century, from the first line of "Peter Pan" to who shot JR Ewing. |
| Synopsis: |
Includes more than 7500 words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, names, nicknames, 'named' events and book, film and TV-programme titles - all defined and fully explained Includes definitions and etymologies of new words and phrases, including the language of computer technology Blends scholarly authority with a generous helping of sheer serendipitous fun |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cassell Reference |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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