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Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words

Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words

Charles Earle Funk Jr.
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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”.
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Release
October 22, 2002
ISBN
0060513373
ISBN 13
9780060513375

Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words

Charles Earle Funk Jr.
3.4/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
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”.
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Release
October 22, 2002
ISBN
0060513373
ISBN 13
9780060513375

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