Book of phrase and fable

Cobham brewer, it was aimed at the growing number of people who did not have a university. First published in 1870, this treasury of words that have a story to tell has established itself as one of the great reference classicsthe first port of call for tens of thousands of terms, phrases and proper names, and a fund of fascinating, unusual and outoftheway information. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable wikisource, the free. So, an abc book, or absey book, is a primer which used to be used as a childs first. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable edition by brewers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable, seventeenth. Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, brewers dictionary of phrase and fable takes you on a captivating adventure through. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable 19th edition by ebenezer cobham brewer, 9780550107640, available at book depository with free. Oxford dictionary of phrase and fable by elizabeth knowles, 9780198609810, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Buy brewers dictionary of phrase and fable 20th edition 20 by susie dent isbn. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable, sometimes referred to simply as brewers, is a reference work containing definitions and explanations of many famous phrases, allusions, and figures, whether historical or mythical. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy oxford dictionary of phrase and fable 2 by knowles, elizabeth isbn. I couldnt find any mention of which edition or printing this is but internal evidence points to it being 1952. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wordsworth dictionary of phrase and fable book. Despite this inconsistency, however, the book was a huge success, providing information often not included in more traditional dictionaries and encyclopedias. Brewers dictionary of phrase and fable open library.

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