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Jedburgh Justice and Kentish Fire Author: Paul Anthony Jones

ISBN: 9781472113894 Format: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 304 Published: 1 January 2015 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 Description: An intriguing etymological tour through British history, cataloguing the varied roots of the English language.

Did you know that Jedburgh Justice is 'executing someone first, then giving them a trial'? Or that Kentish Fire is 'applauding sarcastically to silence your opponents'?

From the author of Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons, this is a fascinating collection of curious phrases and expressions from the English language, together with the stories of their etymology and anecdotes about their use in history. Where Haggard Hawks focused on lists of ten words of a particular kind, this collection instead focuses on lists phrases and expressions, also arranged by their quirky and specific origins.

The contents will include:

10 PHRASES DERIVED FROM PLACES IN BRITAIN (Jedburgh justice, Kentish fire, Scarborough warning...) 10 PHRASES DERIVED FROM PLACES IN LONDON (A draught on the pump at Aldgate, Kent Street ejectment...)

10 PHRASES DERIVED FROM PLACES IN AMERICA (Hollywood yes, Michigan bankroll, Chicago Overcoat...) <b...

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