Verbivore's Feast: A Banquet of Word & Phrase Origins Volume I

About this book

What led to the expression "let the cat out of the bag"? Why do we call blondes "towheads"? For Petes sake what is a fangle? In this humorous and engaging collection of word origins and histories the famed host of the "Chrysti the Wordsmith" series (heard on Yellowstone Public Radio Montana Public Radio Montana State Universitys KGLT-FM and Armed Forces Radio and Television Service) shares the stories behind the words. This irresistible medley is a must for word lovers everywhere.