Dictionary of Historical Allusions and Eponyms

Jezebel is an example of an eponym, a person whose name has evolved into a common noun or verb. In addition to eponyms, the English language is peppered with historical allusions that have become disassociated from their original context. For example, the phrase mad as a hatter refers to the dementia suffered by Victorian hatmakers, who were poisoned by the mercury used in their craft.

Author: Dorothy Auchter, Dorothy Autcher, Dorothy Auchter Mays
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06/01/1998
Pages: 306
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 10.27h x 7.27w x 1.15d
ISBN: 9780874369502

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/1998 pg. 74
Booklist 11/01/1998 pg. 532
School Library Journal 08/01/1999 pg. 181
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/1999 pg. 18

About the Author

Dorothy Auchter

Dorothy Auchter 's a reference l'brar'an at Oh'o State Un'vers'ty.