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Quid Pro Quo

What the Romans Really Gave the English Language

(Author) Peter Jones
Format: Paperback
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"From germs and bullets to custard and tinsel, [this book] traces the often surprising origins of hundreds of everyday words and reveals the important role Latin has played in the creation of our vast English vocabulary."--Jacket.

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Publisher:
Atlantic Books
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781782399339
Publish year:
2017
Publish date:
June 1, 2017

Peter Jones

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