The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two

The Hidden Lives and Strange Origins of Common and Not-So-Common Words

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Ranked #98 in Etymology

This collection features some of the most interesting stories and fascinating origins behind more than 300 words, names, and terms. For any devoted philomath (a lover of learning), this anthology of entertaining etymology is an ideal way to have fun with language. less
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