Author: Basil HargravePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Origins and Meanings of Popular Phrases & Names
Author: Basil HargravePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Origins and Meanings of Popular Phrases Names (Classic Reprint)
Author: Basil HargravePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265238189
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Excerpt from Origins and Meanings of Popular Phrases Names This book is put forward in the belief that a demand exists for a concise epitome of the origin and meaning of words and phrases which are in every-day use but which are often not appreciated at their full significance. Its size is sufficient to show that it is neither intended to be an exhaustive philological treatise nor an academic encyclopaedia, but it aims at throwing an interesting light on many words by recalling their derivation, and it endeavours to give useful information in a pleasant and chatty form. One of the chief difficulties in its compilation has been the selection of its contents. Some criterion had to be established, as it was obviously impossible, while confining the book to convenient limits, to include everything that would be of interest to all, and yet that which might appear most desirable to some, might be esteemed valueless by others. Eventually, as the result of much cogitation, the compiler decided to cut the Gordian knot by boldly wielding the sword of his own fancy - only that which seemed of interest to him should be included. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
ORIGINS AND MEANINGS OF POPULAR PHRASES NAMES
Author: BASIL. HARGRAVEPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033524060
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Origins and Meanings of Popular Phrases and Names
Author: Basil HargravePublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019582015
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book explores the origins and meanings behind common phrases and names used in everyday language. From idioms like 'raining cats and dogs' to personal names like 'Jennifer', readers will discover the fascinating history and evolution of these linguistic expressions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Origins and Meanings of Popular Phrases and Names, Including Those which Came Into Use During the Great War
Author: Basil HargravePhrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings
Author: Trench H. JohnsonPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546747406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
FEW WORDS ARE NECESSARY TO INTRODUCE THIS WORK TO THE READER. IT PARTAKES OF THE NATURE OF AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA, WITH THE SAVING CLAUSE THAT THE INFORMATION IT SETS FORTH IS CONFINED TO A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS. VERBAL EMBELLISHMENTS HAVE BEEN STUDIOUSLY AVOIDED. THOSE WHO SEEK FOR ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE MAY EASILY OBTAIN IT FROM ORDINARILY AVAILABLE SOURCES. TO ACCOUNT FOR THE ORIGIN OF POPULAR PHRASES AND NAMES HAS BEEN THE AUTHOR'S SOLE DESIGN. TO THE BEST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE, NO OTHER WORK OF THE KIND EXISTS. FROM THE STORES OF HIS OWN KNOWLEDGE, ACQUIRED THROUGH MANY YEARS OF OMNIVOROUS READING, PATIENT INQUIRY, AND INVESTIGATION, HE HAS BEEN ENABLED TO BRING TOGETHER AN Olla podrida WHICH SHOULD GO FAR TOWARDS SUPPLYING A WANT. THE ORIGIN OF PLACE-NAMES IS INTERESTING IN THAT IT OPENS UP THE HISTORY OF PEOPLES AND THE CIVILISING INFLUENCES, IF SO ONE MIGHT TERM IT, OF CONQUEST. LONDON STREET-NAMES, IN PARTICULAR, CONVEY IN ONE WORD TO A PERSON OF ANTIQUARIAN TASTES AS MUCH MEANING AS "A VOLUME OF FORGOTTEN LORE." AS TO PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS, THE AUTHOR HAS MADE A SPECIAL STUDY OF THE SUBJECT. A GREAT MANY AMERICANISMS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED, BUT AS THE NUMBER IS DAILY INCREASING IT WOULD REQUIRE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF SUCH HOME-MADE PHRASES TO KEEP FULLY ABREAST WITH THE TIMES. THAT NOTHING SHOULD BE WANTING IN THE WAY OF EXHAUSTIVENESS, IT HAS BEEN THOUGHT ADVISABLE TO INCORPORATE IN THE viTEXT A NUMBER OF SLANG TERMS AND EXPRESSIONS WHICH DAILY ASSAIL ONE'S EARS. TO THE AUTHOR THE COMPILATION OF THIS VOLUME HAS BEEN A PLEASANT RECREATION IN THE INTERVALS OF MORE EXACTING LITERARY LABOURS. IF IT BE FOUND TO CONTAIN A PLETHORA OF GOOD THINGS, THE READER WILL, OF COURSE, TAKE THEM OUT IN SMALL DOSES. T. H. J. LONDON, 1906.
Origins and meanings of popular phrases & names
Author: Basil HargraveOrigins and Meanings of Popular Phrases and Names
Author: Origins and meanings of popular phrases and names
Author: Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings
Author: Trench H. JohnsonPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
'Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings' is a one-of-a-kind encyclopedic work that offers plain statements of facts on the origins of popular phrases and names, alphabetically organized for easy reference. Trench H. Johnson's expertise in the subject matter, acquired through years of omnivorous reading and patient inquiry, has culminated in a comprehensive and fascinating compilation of linguistic curiosities that is sure to satisfy the curiosity of any word lover. From the history of place-names to the evolution of expressions, including a plethora of slang terms and Americanisms, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that opens up the history of peoples and civilizing influences.