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English language - History

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    On the origin and ramifications of the English language. Preceded by an inquiry into the primitive seats, early migrations, and final settlements of the principal European nations / By Henry Welsford.

    Welsford, Henry. | Date: 1845
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    Trevelyan on the making of the English language.

    Trevelyan, George Macaulay, 1876-1962 | Date: 1981
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    Holy shit : a brief history of swearing / Melissa Mohr.

    Mohr, Melissa. | Date: [2013], ©2013
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