The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases : More Than 4, 500 Terms and Expressions from Around the World

ISBN-13: 9780816070367 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 496 str.

Martin H. Manser

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The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition presents new and updated information on the origins and usage of more than 4,500 foreign expressions. This invaluable dictionary clarifies and explains worlds and phrases spanning a wide range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. Entries include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, concise definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds. More than 500 entries have been added to this new edition.