Dictionary of Proverbs

Dictionary of Proverbs
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Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages : 656
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ISBN-10 : 1840223111
ISBN-13 : 9781840223118
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Proverbs by : George Latimer Apperson

Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs written by George Latimer Apperson and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2006-05-10 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference. Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.


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