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The Wordspotter's Guide: Etymological Adventures Through the English Language
Olivia Swarthout
An illuminating excavation of our linguistic origins from ancient times to the present day - the perfect Christmas gift for your favourite word nerd
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | November 5, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9781805226208 |
| Publishers | Profile Books Ltd |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 136 × 218 × 34 mm · 440 g |
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