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Dictionary of foreign phrases and abbreviations

The third edition of this standard reference book lists in one alphabetical sequence foreign phrases, proverbs, maxims and abbreviations frequently used in written and spoken English. An index of phrases by language follows the main alphabetical list. The completely revised and updated third edition has been enlarged by the addition of pronunciation guides, by more than 500 new entries, and by the inclusion of sources of many expressions. For those who wish to know the meaning of cum laude, the correct pronunciation of curriculum vitae, or who said Apràs moi le déluge, this is the ideal reference source.

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  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abbreviations, H.W. Wilson"@en

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  • "The third edition of this standard reference book lists in one alphabetical sequence foreign phrases, proverbs, maxims and abbreviations frequently used in written and spoken English. An index of phrases by language follows the main alphabetical list. The completely revised and updated third edition has been enlarged by the addition of pronunciation guides, by more than 500 new entries, and by the inclusion of sources of many expressions. For those who wish to know the meaning of cum laude, the correct pronunciation of curriculum vitae, or who said Apràs moi le déluge, this is the ideal reference source."
  • "The third edition of this standard reference book lists in one alphabetical sequence foreign phrases, proverbs, maxims and abbreviations frequently used in written and spoken English. An index of phrases by language follows the main alphabetical list. The completely revised and updated third edition has been enlarged by the addition of pronunciation guides, by more than 500 new entries, and by the inclusion of sources of many expressions. For those who wish to know the meaning of cum laude, the correct pronunciation of curriculum vitae, or who said Apràs moi le déluge, this is the ideal reference source."@en
  • "About 4500 frequently used phrases, proverbs, quotations, mottoes and abbreviations; [approximately] 2000 of these are from Latin. Entry consists of phrase, language, translation ... and source (if any). Greek phrases are in romanized form."
  • "Defines over 5,000 foreign phrases which occur with some frequency in writings in English."

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  • "Sources"@en
  • "Woordenboeken (vorm)"
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Dictionaries"
  • "Dictionaries"@en
  • "Electronic reference sources"@en
  • "Reference works"
  • "Vertalingen (vorm)"
  • "Dictionnaires"
  • "Woordenboek. Repertorium"

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  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abreviations : 2d ed"
  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abreviations"
  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abbreviatios"
  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abbreviations"
  • "Dictionary of foreign phrases and abbreviations"@en

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