Ammer, Christine,   1931-2025 <br/><br/>
Fighting words :   from war, rebellion, and other combative capers / 
Christine Ammer. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - New York :  Paragon House,  1989. 
 - 266 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index 
<br/><br/> 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.<br/><br/>You'll discover how familiar expressions like:<br/><br/>"Deadline"<br/><br/>"Grapevine"<br/><br/>"Snafu"<br/><br/>"Bite the bullet"<br/><br/>and "Loose cannon"<br/><br/>...originated in wartime contexts but evolved into common usage.<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1557780560  9781557780560 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>88028882  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Military art and science--Terminology.<br/>Arte y ciencia militar --Terminología <br/>English language--Terms and phrases.<br/>Ingles --Términos y frases <br/>English language--Etymology.<br/>Inglés --Etimología 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>U 24  / A518f 1989 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>355/.0014