Limburg, Peter R. Stories behind words : the origins and histories of 285 English words / by Peter R. Limburg. - [Bronx, N.Y.] : H.W. Wilson Co., 1986. - x, 288 p. ; 24 cm. Includes index. ISBN: 0824207181 LCCN: 85026398 Subjects--Topical Terms: English language--Etymology. LC Class. No.: PE 1574 / .L46 1986