A History of Foreign Words in English
| Author | : Mary Sidney Serjeantson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1968 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
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A History of Foreign Words in English
| Author | : Mary S. Serjeantson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 1979-09-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780849549496 |
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A History of Foreign Words in English
| Author | : Mary Sidney 1896- Serjeantson |
| Publisher | : Hassell Street Press |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2021-09-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781015093034 |
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi"
| Author | : Chloe Rhodes |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2010-10-19 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1606522760 |
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"English doesn't borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar." -James D. Nicoll Organized alphabetically for easy reference, A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi" is an accessible lexicon of foreign words and phrases used in English, containing everything from aficionado (Spanish) to zeitgeist (German). Inside you'll find translations, definitions, origins, and a descriptive timeline of each item's evolution. Entries include: À la carte: from the card or of the menu (French) Fiasco: complete failure (Italian) Dungarees: thick cotton cloth/overalls (Hindi) Diaspora: dispersion (Greek) Smorgasbord: bread and butter (Swedish) Cognoscenti: those who know (Italian) Compos mentis: having mastery of one's mind; with it (Latin) Attractively packaged with black and white illustrations, this whimsical yet authoritative book is a great gift for any etymologically fascinated individual. Use this book to reacquaint yourself with the English language, and you'll be compos mentis in no time.
The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
| Author | : Jennifer Speake |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 512 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 9780198610519 |
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Entries provide definitions and information on the origins, history, and usage of terms of foreign origin in English, including words in common use and artistic and scientific vocabulary.
A Brief History of the English Language
| Author | : Oliver Farrar Emerson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 1896 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
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The History of the English Language
| Author | : Oliver Farrar Emerson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 1894 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
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Foreign Words
| Author | : Vassilis Alexakis |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780975444412 |
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Crossing countries and continents, this narrative follows a son lost for words over the death of his father. Unable to write the phrase "My father is dead" in either his native Greek or his adopted French, he heads for Africa to undertake the learning of Sango. Traveling across both borders and time, he examines his past, his family history, and the colonial and political ties of his homelands. While at first he does not know why learning a new and uncommon language has become vital to him, he comes to discover that the new language enables him to easily write of his father's passing. But as he truly experiences Sango--meets its speakers, travels where it emerged and has struggled to survive--his intimacy with it grows, and he is once again unable to utter the telling phrase. Meditating on language, loss, and the power of words to express or constrain human emotion, this tale of speaking, living, and letting go is filled with delicate suspense, humor, and honesty.
500 Foreign Words & Phrases You Should Know to Sound Smart
| Author | : Peter Archer |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2012-05-18 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1440541078 |
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Dazzle with your command of belle-lettres! Like a true sophisticate, you'd like to toss out casual bon mots to enliven your conversation. You'd like to float through cocktail parties offering your guests crudités and hors d'oeuvres, toasting to the prevailing Weltgeist and speculating on who's having an affaire de coeur. But first you need to know what those words mean. Here's a guide to declaiming like an intellectual in a foreign language. More than 500 of the most commonly used foreign words and phrases that enhance our language and make us sound sophisticated have been translated into English, along with a pronunciation guide and a sample sentence showing you how to use them. In addition, you'll find quotations in other languages, which will impress everyone with your erudition and experiencia del mundo. All this together with a plethora of minutae, spicing the entries with an exquisite mélange of information that heightens their je ne sais quoi. So get busy dotting your conversation with these words and phrases. Remember, Experientia docet.
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English
| Author | : Press Boulevard Company Staff |
| Publisher | : Berkley Books |
| Total Pages | : 500 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : |
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A fascinating guide to English's exotic side...
