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FIGHTING TALK
THE MILITARY ORIGINS OF EVERYDAY WORDS AND PHRASES
(GRAEME DONALD)
Did you know
they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War,
that 'ghettos' originated in Venice, or that 'deadline' has a very sinister
origin? Jam-packed with many amazing
facts, \""Fighting Talk\"" is a fascinating trip through the words and
phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and
civilian alike. The sources of many are
surprising and their original use is often far removed from that of today. From
'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'Morris dancing' to 'bikini' this enthralling book
describes the military origins of words and phrases that we use on a daily
basis.
This 2008 1st edition hardback publication
is in very good overall condition. The
pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and significant marks. The.
Fighting Talk, Military Origins Of Everyday Words & Phrases (Deadline, Beserk)
Please read item description
FIGHTING TALK
THE MILITARY ORIGINS OF EVERYDAY WORDS AND PHRASES
(GRAEME DONALD)
Did you know
they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War,
that 'ghettos' originated in Venice, or that 'deadline' has a very sinister
origin? Jam-packed with many amazing
facts, \""Fighting Talk\"" is a fascinating trip through the words and
phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and
civilian alike. The sources of many are
surprising and their original use is often far removed from that of today. From
'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'Morris dancing' to 'bikini' this enthralling book
describes the military origins of words and phrases that we use on a daily
basis.
This 2008 1st edition hardback publication
is in very good overall condition. The
pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and significant marks. The.
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