TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ammer,Christine
TI  - Fighting words : : from war, rebellion, and other combative capers 
SN  - 1557780560 
AV  - U 24 A518f 1989
U1  - 355/.0014 
PY  - 1989///
CY  - New York
PB  - Paragon House
KW  - Military art and science
KW  - Terminology
KW  - Arte y ciencia militar
KW  - Terminología
KW  - English language
KW  - Terms and phrases
KW  - Ingles
KW  - Términos y frases
KW  - Etymology
KW  - Inglés
KW  - Etimología
N1  - Includes index
N2  - 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
ER  -