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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

by Elizabeth Knowles

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'The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' is a major reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail from over 20,000 phrases and allusions used in English today.

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An indispensable reference book for the writer or student. A superb updating, in its way, of Brewer's original work of this kind.

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Original publication date: 2000
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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423.1 — Language English & Old English languages Dictionaries of standard English Specialized dictionaries
LCC: PN43 .O94 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General)
BISAC: REF REFERENCE Quotations
REF REFERENCE Dictionaries
LAN LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES General

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 6
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Published: 2000
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423.1
LCC: PN43 .O94

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