The Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases
1998
Book
This dictionary examines over 8,000 foreign words and phrases which have come into regular use in today's English, including bar mitzvah, faux pas, futon and pot pourri. Each entry gives its meaning, language of origin, usage notes and pronunciation.
Main title:
The Oxford dictionary of foreign words and phrases / edited by Jennifer Speake.
Author:
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Collation:
xi, 512p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1997.
ISBN:
9780198602361 (pbk)
Dewey class:
422.403
Language:
English
Index terms:
English Language
BRN:
1262661