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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 19th Edition by Susie Dent (Hardcover, 2012)

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Discover Brewer's take on angels, heraldry, pub signs and recluses and delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia.

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A much-loved title since 1870, this 19th edition of BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE encapsulates all the wit and wisdom that characterize its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that are its hallmark. Thoroughly updated with new entries covering everything from the iPad to the Jasmine Revolution, from Aleksandr Orlov to the London 2012 Olympics, this unique dictionary gives you all the stories behind the words, expressions, people, places, myths and legends that capture the intriguing cultural mix of the English-speaking world.