The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

Author: Jennifer Speake

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 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 Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases in Current English

A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases in Current English

Author: Alan Joseph Bliss

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 9780710095213

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More than 5,000 words and phrases with a commentary on each. The language of origin is identified and the authentic spelling and meaning are indicated if these differ substantially from those used in English. The approximate date at which the expression entered the English language is given and all current meanings are defined.


The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition

Author: Martin H. Manser

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 1438121121

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Clarifies and explains words and phrases spanning a range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. This title contains entries that include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds.


Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

Author: Maxim Newmark, Ph.D

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1950-01-15

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1442234016

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Compiled from English sources and containing foreign words, phrases, mottos, proverbs, place names, titles, allusions and abbreviations from the Latin, Greek, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Hebrew and other foreign languages, together with English equivalents and definitions and a supplement in Greek orthography


World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions

World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions

Author: Gabriel Adeleye

Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 0865164223

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Provides definitions of foreign words and phrases commonly used in the English language, as well as each word's language of origin, literal translation, and examples of proper usage.


Spell Well, 2nd Edition

Spell Well, 2nd Edition

Author: Marion Field

Publisher: How To Books

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1848036345

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It is true. A well-written letter is taken far more seriously than one using misspelt words. Research shows that people automatically assume you're more intelligent, and they'll take notice of you in a way they never did before. Now, with the help of this book you can discover the power of words for yourself. There are checklists and steps that ensure you'll soon be writing with much greater confidence. Contents: 1. Identifying different sounds; 2. Checking capital letters; 3. Forming plurals and changing verbs; 4. Using prefixes, suffixes and hyphens; 5. Sorting out the changes; 6. Avoiding common mistakes; 7. Using apostrophes and abbreviations; 8. Revising chapters 1-7; 9. Exploring the dictionary; 10. Discovering the thesaurus; 11. Enhancing your writing; 12. Looking at American spelling; 13. Exploring new words, jargon and slang.