Australian Words and Their Origins by Hughes, Joan (Editor) - 1989

Oxford University Press, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover (17 x 24 cm), xv, 662 pages. ISBN: 019553087X. Cancelled Ex-Library copy. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound green boards with gold lettering along spine. Bumped, rubbed. Rolled/creased at head & foot of spine. Clean textblock. There are library markings (e.g. stamps, stickers, barcode, etc) on the front endpaper, title page, copyright page, last page and along page fore edge. The dj is rubbed/scuffed. Lightly creased, chipped. There is tape residue ('ghosts') on inside of dj (not visible on outside). There are no library markings on the dj. The dj is covered in an archival book cover (removable). "Based on 'The Australian National Dictionary'. 'Australian Words and Their Origins' gives the meanings, origins and pronunciation of those words which were coined in Australia, which have a wider currency in Australia than elsewhere, or which have special significance in Australian history. It is a rich slice of Australia's linguistic, cultural and social identity, and, like the Magic Pudding itself, it is both studded with rare delights and a continuing source of intellectual sustenance." Weight (before packaging): 975g.