The Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases
1997
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This dictionary examines over 8,000 foreign words and phrases which have come into regular use in today's English, including bar mitzvah, faux pas, futon and pot pourri. Each entry gives its meaning, language of origin, usage notes and pronunciation.
Main title:
The Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases / edited by Jennifer Speake.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Collation:
xi, 512p. ; 23 cm.
Variant title:
Spine title: Oxford foreign words & phrases
Notes:
Spine title: Oxford foreign words & phrases.
ISBN:
9780198631590 (hbk)
Dewey class:
422.4
Language:
English
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BRN:
61417
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