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Horsefeathers Other Curious Words

by Funk, Charles E.

$19.22

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From "mad as a wet hen" to "corn dodger" and "hobgoblin," Charles Funk's collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.

If you've ever wondered why the candy is called butterscotch; why a certain Southern food is called a hushpuppy; why log supports in a fireplace are known as andirons, or, sometimes, firedogs; you'll be fascinated by the origins of the over 600 words discussed in "a book that gets curiouser and curiouser as it goes along"(San Francisco Chronicle).

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  • William Morrow Paperbacks Brand
  • Oct 22, 2002 Pub Date:
  • 9780060513375 ISBN-13:
  • 0060513373 ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 8 in * 0.58 in * 5.31 in Dimensions:
  • 0 lb Weight: