Charles Earle Funk

Charles Earle Funk (1881–1957) was an American lexicographer.[1][2][3]

He was a member of the Funk family who owned the publisher Funk & Wagnalls; Dr. Isaac Funk was his uncle.[4]

Funk wrote several etymological dictionaries, including Thereby Hangs a Tale: Stories of Curious Word Origins, A Hog On Ice & Other Curious Expressions, Heavens To Betsy & Other Curious Expressions, Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words, and 2107 Curious Word Origins, Sayings & Expressions: From White Elephants to Song & Dance.

References

"Amazon.com: Charles Earle Funk: Books". amazon.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
Charles Earle Funk. "Charles Earle Funk". Goodreads. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
"Charles Earle Funk". biblio.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
"Look it up: The Funk in 'Funk and Wagnalls' lived here". SI Live. Retrieved 22 April 2016.

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[1] "Amazon.com: Charles Earle Funk: Books". amazon.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.

[2] Charles Earle Funk. "Charles Earle Funk". Goodreads. Retrieved 22 April 2016.

[3] "Charles Earle Funk". biblio.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2016.

[Look_it_up:_The_Funk_in_'Funk_and_Wagnalls'_lived_here-4] "Look it up: The Funk in 'Funk and Wagnalls' lived here". SI Live. Retrieved 22 April 2016.