Table of Contents

Introduction
List of Subjects
Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Glossary

About the Author

Julia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names and The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés.

Reviews

Wide-ranging... yet not overwhelming. Full of 'a-ha!' moments
*THe Good Book Guide*

Small enough to carry with you wherever you, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought.
*Skylightrain,*

would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words
*Sue Magee, Bookbag*