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Dog days and dandelions
a lively guide to the animal meanings behind everyday words
By Barnette, Martha
- ISBN
- 978-0-31228-072-7
- Publisher
- New York : St. Martin's Press, 2003.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2003
"Animals lurk everywhere in our language," declares Barnette, the author of two previous books for word lovers, A Garden of Words and Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies. From origins that are immediately apparent (grubby refers to grubs, and lousy to lice), to others that might take a little thought (burrito means little donkey, vermicelli translates as little worms), all the way to in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
