Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins

Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins
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Publisher : Kyle Cathie Limited
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Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by Kyle Cathie Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.


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