9781400066605
Origins of the Specious: The Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language
Patricia O'Conner; Stewart Kellerman
ISBN 13: 9781400066605
Publisher: Random House Inc
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
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"ORIGINS OF THE SPECIOUS adeptly demolishes plausible by insupportable etymologies of 'brassiere,'...'rule of thumb,'...and other obliquely derived phrases and words."
Roy Blount, New York Times Book Review, 05/24/2009
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