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Words in Time and Place, David Crystal. Exploring Language through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary. did you know English language has over 150 words for the adjective ‘drunk’ developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Other universal themes are: nose, dying, money, prostitute, etc.
ISBN 9780199680474