English Through the Ages (edition 1997)

by William Brohaugh

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This comprehensive reference features the birth dates of more than 50,000 words -- from Old English to modern-day slang. Readers can avoid anachronisms and add accuracy to their writing.

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Member:	Lee_Rowan
Title:	English Through the Ages
Authors:	William Brohaugh
Info:	Writer's Digest Books (1997), Hardcover, 586 pages
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Love this Book! It has always been there for me when I need to ensure the accuracy of word usage in a specific time period. Couldn't write without it! (

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Candancemae | May 6, 2018 |

A great quick reference tool for historical fiction writers. Find out when a specific word was first used and in what context.

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This comprehensive reference features the birth dates of more than 50,000 words -- from Old English to modern-day slang. Readers can avoid anachronisms and add accuracy to their writing.

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