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Cover image for Origin uncertain : unraveling the mysteries of etymology
Origin uncertain : unraveling the mysteries of etymology
by 
Liberman, Anatoly, author.
Publication Date 
2024
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 LIB
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Cover image for Word travelers and the big chase in Paris
Word travelers and the big chase in Paris
by 
Haldar, Raj, author.
Publication Date 
2023
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
HAL
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Cover image for Mother tongue : the surprising history of women's words
Mother tongue : the surprising history of women's words
by 
Nuttall, Jennifer Anne, 1975- author.
Publication Date 
2023
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 NUT
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4. 
Cover image for Language A to Z. Episode 5, E for Etymology [digital video].
Language A to Z. Episode 5, E for Etymology [digital video].
by 
McWhorter, John, actor.
Publication Date 
2020
Format: 
Digital
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Call Number 
GM I0N A
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Cover image for The professor and the madman : a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford dictionary
The professor and the madman : a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford dictionary
by 
Winchester, Simon, author.
Publication Date 
2023
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
423 WIN
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Cover image for The dictionary people : the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English dictionary
The dictionary people : the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English dictionary
by 
Ogilvie, Sarah, author.
Publication Date 
2023
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
423 OGI
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7. 
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Song bai chen lu
Title (Alt graphic) 
松柏晨露
by 
Bao, Dongni, author.
Publication Date 
2022
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
CHI 495.1 BAO
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8. 
Cover image for Word travelers and the missing Mexican molé
Word travelers and the missing Mexican molé
by 
Haldar, Raj, author.
Publication Date 
2022
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
HAL
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9. 
Cover image for Insectpedia : a brief compendium of insect lore
Insectpedia : a brief compendium of insect lore
by 
Eaton, Eric R., author.
Publication Date 
2022
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
595.703 EAT
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10. 
Cover image for Word travelers and the Taj Mahal mystery
Word travelers and the Taj Mahal mystery
by 
Haldar, Raj, author.
Publication Date 
2021
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
HAL
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Cover image for Word perfect : etymological entertainment every day
Word perfect : etymological entertainment every day
by 
Dent, Susie, author.
Publication Date 
2021
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 DEN
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12. 
Cover image for The hidden history of coined words
The hidden history of coined words
by 
Keyes, Ralph, author.
Publication Date 
2021
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 KEY
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Cover image for The liar's dictionary [large print] : a novel
The liar's dictionary [large print] : a novel
by 
Williams, Eley, author.
Publication Date 
2021
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
WIL
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Cover image for The liar's dictionary : a novel
The liar's dictionary : a novel
by 
Williams, Eley, author.
Publication Date 
2021
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
WIL
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Cover image for Bagels bumf & buses : a day in the life of the English language
Bagels bumf & buses : a day in the life of the English language
by 
Horobin, Simon, author.
Publication Date 
2019
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 HOR
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16. 
Cover image for Wordslut : a feminist guide to taking back the English language
Wordslut : a feminist guide to taking back the English language
by 
Montell, Amanda, author.
Publication Date 
2019
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 MON
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17. 
Cover image for Natural histories. Innumerable insects : the story of the most diverse and myriad animals on earth
Natural histories. Innumerable insects : the story of the most diverse and myriad animals on earth
by 
Engel, Michael S., author.
Publication Date 
2018
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
595.7 ENG
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18. 
Cover image for The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science
The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science
by 
Sidman, Joyce, author.
Publication Date 
2018
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
595.7092 SID
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19. 
Cover image for The accidental dictionary : the remarkable twists and turns of English words
The accidental dictionary : the remarkable twists and turns of English words
by 
Jones, Paul Anthony, 1983- author.
Publication Date 
2017
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 JON
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20. 
Cover image for Sports talk : how it has penetrated our everyday language
Sports talk : how it has penetrated our everyday language
by 
McNairn, Colin H. H., 1939- author.
Publication Date 
2017
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
428 MCN
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21. 
Cover image for Wordplay : arranged and deranged wit
Wordplay : arranged and deranged wit
by 
Richler, Howard, 1948- author.
Publication Date 
2016
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 RIC
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22. 
Cover image for The fly trap
The fly trap
by 
Sjöberg, Fredrik, author.
Publication Date 
2015
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
595.7 SJO
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23. 
Cover image for Written in stone : a journey through the Stone Age and the origins of modern language
Written in stone : a journey through the Stone Age and the origins of modern language
by 
Stevens, Chris, 1964- author.
Publication Date 
2015
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
417.7 STE
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24. 
Cover image for The language of food : a linguist reads the menu
The language of food : a linguist reads the menu
by 
Jurafsky, Dan, 1962-
Publication Date 
2014
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
641.32009 JUR
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25. 
Cover image for Han zi shu = han zi shu : huo zai zi li de Zhongguo ren
Han zi shu = han zi shu : huo zai zi li de Zhongguo ren
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漢字樹 = 汉字树 : 活在字里的中国人
by 
Liao, Wenhao.
Publication Date 
2013
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
CHI 495.12 LIA
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26. 
Cover image for The rude story of English
The rude story of English
by 
Howell, Tom.
Publication Date 
2013
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
427 HOW
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27. 
Cover image for How happy became homosexual : and other mysterious semantic shifts
How happy became homosexual : and other mysterious semantic shifts
by 
Richler, Howard, 1948-
Publication Date 
2013
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 RIC
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28. 
Cover image for Horologicon : day's jaunt through the lost words of the English language
Horologicon : day's jaunt through the lost words of the English language
by 
Forsyth, Mark.
Publication Date 
2013
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
420.9 FOR
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29. 
Cover image for The story of English in 100 words
The story of English in 100 words
by 
Crystal, David, 1941-
Publication Date 
2012
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 CRY
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30. 
Cover image for Latin for gardeners : over 3,000 plant names explained and explored
Latin for gardeners : over 3,000 plant names explained and explored
by 
Harrison, Lorraine.
Publication Date 
2012
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
580.14 HAR
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31. 
Cover image for OK : the improbable story of America's greatest word
OK : the improbable story of America's greatest word
by 
Metcalf, Allan A.
Publication Date 
2011
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
427.973 MET
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32. 
Cover image for Words to eat by : five foods and the culinary history of the English language
Words to eat by : five foods and the culinary history of the English language
by 
Lipkowitz, Ina.
Publication Date 
2011
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 LIP
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33. 
Cover image for Strange bedfellows : the private lives of words
Strange bedfellows : the private lives of words
by 
Richler, Howard, 1948-
Publication Date 
2010
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422.4 RIC
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34. 
Cover image for Semantic antics : how and why words change meaning
Semantic antics : how and why words change meaning
by 
Steinmetz, Sol
Publication Date 
2008
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 STE
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35. 
Cover image for Our magnificent bastard tongue : the untold history of English
Our magnificent bastard tongue : the untold history of English
by 
McWhorter, John H.
Publication Date 
2008
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
420.9 MCW
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36. 
Cover image for Treasure-house of the language : the living OED
Treasure-house of the language : the living OED
by 
Brewer, Charlotte, 1956-
Publication Date 
2007
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
423 BRE
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37. 
Cover image for Words of a feather
Words of a feather
by 
Suid, Murray I.
Publication Date 
2007
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 SUI
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38. 
Cover image for Only in Canada you say : a treasury of Canadian language
Only in Canada you say : a treasury of Canadian language
by 
Barber, Katherine, , 1959-
Publication Date 
2007
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
427.971 BAR
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39. 
Cover image for Can I have a word with you?
Can I have a word with you?
by 
Richler, Howard, 1948-
Publication Date 
2007
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 RIC
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40. 
Cover image for Canadian words & sayings
Canadian words & sayings
by 
Casselman, Bill, 1942-
Publication Date 
2006
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
427.971 CAS
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41. 
Cover image for The life of language : the fascinating ways words are born, live, and die
The life of language : the fascinating ways words are born, live, and die
by 
Steinmetz, Sol
Publication Date 
2006
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 KIP
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42. 
Cover image for Much ado about English : up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language
Much ado about English : up and down the bizarre byways of a fascinating language
by 
Todd, Richard Watson, 1966-
Publication Date 
2006
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 TOD
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43. 
Cover image for The ring of words : Tolkien and the Oxford English dictionary
The ring of words : Tolkien and the Oxford English dictionary
by 
Gilliver, Peter.
Publication Date 
2006
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
423.028 GIL
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44. 
Cover image for From Squaw Tit to Whorehouse Meadow : how maps name, claim, and inflame
From Squaw Tit to Whorehouse Meadow : how maps name, claim, and inflame
by 
Monmonier, Mark S.
Publication Date 
2006
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
910.014 MON
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45. 
Cover image for The professor and the madman [CD] : [a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford English dictionary]
The professor and the madman [CD] : [a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford English dictionary]
by 
Winchester, Simon.
Publication Date 
2005
Format: 
CD
Call Number 
924.21 MUR I33503291
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46. 
Cover image for Ballyhoo, buckeroo, and spuds : ingenious tales of words and their origins
Ballyhoo, buckeroo, and spuds : ingenious tales of words and their origins
by 
Quinion, Michael
Publication Date 
2004
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 QUI
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47. 
Cover image for Weird Canadian words : how to speak Canadian
Weird Canadian words : how to speak Canadian
by 
Thay, Edrick, 1977-
Publication Date 
2004
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 THA
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48. 
Cover image for The Oxford dictionary of word histories
The Oxford dictionary of word histories
by 
Chantrell, Glynnis
Publication Date 
2002
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422.03 OXF
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49. 
Cover image for The word detective
The word detective
by 
Morris, Evan
Publication Date 
2000
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 MOR
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50. 
Cover image for The chronology of words and phrases : a thousand years in the history of English
The chronology of words and phrases : a thousand years in the history of English
by 
Flavell, Linda
Publication Date 
1999
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 FLA
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51. 
Cover image for Casselmania : more wacky Canadian words & sayings
Casselmania : more wacky Canadian words & sayings
by 
Casselman, Bill, 1942-
Publication Date 
1996
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422 CAS
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52. 
Cover image for Ship to shore : a dictionary of everyday words and phrases derived from the sea
Ship to shore : a dictionary of everyday words and phrases derived from the sea
by 
Jeans, Peter D.
Publication Date 
1993
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422.03 JEA
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53. 
Cover image for The Barnhart dictionary of etymology
The Barnhart dictionary of etymology
by 
Barnhart, Robert K.
Publication Date 
1988
Format: 
Book
Call Number 
422.03 BAR
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