Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins: Yarn and Clues
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30m 0s
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Anne Curzan., Anne Curzan|ACTOR., & Anne Curzan|WRITER. (2012). Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins: Yarn and Clues . The Great Courses.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anne Curzan, Anne Curzan|ACTOR and Anne Curzan|WRITER. 2012. Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins: Yarn and Clues. The Great Courses.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anne Curzan, Anne Curzan|ACTOR and Anne Curzan|WRITER. Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins: Yarn and Clues The Great Courses, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anne Curzan, Anne Curzan|ACTOR, and Anne Curzan|WRITER. Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins: Yarn and Clues The Great Courses, 2012.
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Full title | secret life of words english words and their origins yarn and clues |
Author | curzan anne |
Grouping Category | movie |
Last Update | 2023-07-31 21:02:31PM |
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