Modern Words and Phrases That Came From The Ancient World
发布时间 2023-09-10 14:00:11 来源
摘要
English is a language with many influences. A hefty percentage of English words are taken from French, and are particularly evident in British English. The influence of Old Norse and others can all be readily seen in everyday use. Another major source of our modern vocabulary comes from decidedly ancient origins, particularly the Greco-Roman world.
This collection features words and phrases and the stories behind them drawn from the ancient world.
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