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Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins describes the origins and evolution of more than 3,000 words and phrases in English. Summary of the Book This title draws on Oxford's matchless dictionary research programme and language monitoring, and narrates the captivating tales behind many curious terms and expressions in order to offer readers a much better and clearer account than other general English dictionaries. Organized from A to Z, the entries include first known use along with several examples that illustrate the different faces of the particular word or phrase. Also included are almost 20 special panels that discuss expressions common in English but drawn from several other languages. This absorbing volume is extremely valuable for not just language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the progress of the English language and of language development in general. The dictionary begins with an extended introduction on the history of the English language. About Oxford University Press Oxford University Press is a renowned publishing house that develops and publishes high quality textbooks, scholarly works, and academic books for school courses, bilingual dictionaries and also digital materials for both learning and teaching. It is a division of the University of Oxford. The first book was locally published in the year 1912. Some of the books published under their banner are India’s Ancient Past, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, Companion to Politics in India, Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, and Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced …and How to Avoid Them.