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Lord Sandwich and the pants man : an eponyms and toponyms companion / Eamon Evans. by Evans, Eamon. Hardie Grant Books, 2012, c2011. Call #: 422 E92L Subjects English language -- Etymology.   Linguistics -- Humor.   Australian wit and humor   Toponymy.   Eponyms. ISBN:  1742702597 9781742702599 Description:  ix, 262 p. : ill. ; 14 cm. Notes:  Includes index. Summary:  Be astounded and amused as you uncover the origins of some of the world's most popular words and phrases. A guide to the hidden history of the people and places that live on in our tongues. Ever wanted to know what 'Peeping Tom' was peeping at? Was Nike the Greek goddess of victory? Did Captain Fudge regularly 'fudge' his facts? Lord Cardigan really did love knitwear, and Parker really was nosey. Chauvin was a chauvinist, the Vandals were a destructive tribe, and the Zealots were an intolerant sect. Women call men 'guys' because of Guy Fawkes, and a boycott wouldn't be a boycott without Charles Boycott. Sadly, Julius Caesar did not invent the Caesar salad, and chauffeurs have nothing to do with cars and everything to do with crime. This humorous collection of common eponyms shares the stories behind words and phrases popular throughout the world, and is sure to impress any sad sack. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Woodlawn Public Library Adult Nonfiction 422 E92L Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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