Holt, Alfred Hubbard, 1897- Phrase and word origins; : a study of familiar expressions. [electronic resource] . — Rev. ed.. — New York, : Dover Publications, [1961]. — 254 p. 21 cm.

"A revised and enlarged version of the first edition published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company in 1936 under the title: Phrase origins."

Includes bibliographical references.



0486207587 9780486207582

61002238


English language--Terms and phrases.
English language--Etymology--Dictionaries.
Anglais (Langue)--Mots et locutions.
Anglais (Langue)--Étymologie--Dictionnaires.

PE1580 / .H55 1961

428.3