02134pam a2200445 a 4500 4802697 BJBSDDR 20250827133249.0 a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta 880902s1989 nyua r 001 0 eng 88028882 1557780560 9781557780560 4802697 DLC eng DLC DLC eng U 24 A518f 1989 355/.0014 Ammer, Christine, 1931-2025 44539 Fighting words : from war, rebellion, and other combative capers / Christine Ammer. 1st ed. New York : Paragon House, 1989. 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes index Fighting Words explores the military origins of everyday words and expressions. Christine Ammer uncovers how war and conflict have shaped the English language, tracing the etymology of over 1,000 terms and phrases back to battles, ranks, weapons, strategies, and historical events. You'll discover how familiar expressions like: "Deadline" "Grapevine" "Snafu" "Bite the bullet" and "Loose cannon" ...originated in wartime contexts but evolved into common usage. Ammer writes in an accessible and often witty style, making this book appealing not only to military history enthusiasts, but also to language lovers, writers, and curious readers who want to understand how conflict has left a lasting imprint on the way we speak. Military art and science Terminology. Arte y ciencia militar 40292 Terminología English language Terms and phrases. Ingles Términos y frases 33697 English language Etymology. Inglés Etimología 3987 7 cbc orignew 1 ocip 19 y-gencatlg lcc BK LLH 124902 124902 0 0 lcc 0 0 RR BJB BJB RR 2025-08-22 0 U 24 A518f 1989 00000193797 2025-08-22 19:17:00 1 2025-08-22 BK