Abracadabra to zombie

more than 300 wacky word origins

Provides the stories behind the meanings of such common words and phrases as Adidas, jeep, ketchup, peeping Tom, tuxedo, and Yankees.

Dutton Children's Books
2003
9780525471004
book

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