Tierney, Grace
Words The Vikings Gave Us - (Wordfoolery Words)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781999977641
- author:
- Tierney, Grace
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordfoolery Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Scandinavia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The English language owes a debt to the Vikings, whose words have been incorporated into our everyday vocabulary. In "Words the Vikings Gave Us", author Grace Tierney explores the fascinating history behind words like kiss, ombudsman, and frisbee, tracing their origins back to Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon roots. With over 290 words and phrases featured, this book offers a unique glimpse into the Viking world, from ship life to daily life, and is a must-have for word geeks and history buffs alike.
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