Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins

Synopsis of Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins

«Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins» is Martin H. Manser's etymological dictionary, published by Sphere in paperback (254 pages, in English).

A reference work gathering 700 entries to explain, in an accessible way and without jargon, the origin and evolution of English words and expressions: includes eponyms, toponyms, idioms, biblical and Shakespearean quotations, and common usage errors.

Originally published in 1990 by Sphere Books and printed in London; the cover bears the spelling Dictionary of Word & Phrase Origins and includes an index.

Aimed at language enthusiasts and English learners interested in etymology and the origin of expressions.