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Wilhelm Borchardt, Gustav Wustmann, Georg Schoppe
Leipzig : Brockhaus, 1955
539 pages
7. Aufl., durchgesehener Neudr.
Hardcover used ex-library book in fair condition.
This is a comprehensive reference book that explains the meaning and historical origins of proverbial phrases and idioms used in German vernacular. The work is an essential resource for linguistics enthusiasts, uncovering the cultural and etymological backgrounds hidden behind everyday expressions.