A dictionary of euphemisms

A dictionary of euphemisms

by Holder, R. W.

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The popular and lively guide to the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery, and deceit. Organized in A-Z format, with thematic index - and now including short articles on fruitful areas of euphemistic language, such as business and commerce, death, sex, and the human body.

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  • Full title :A dictionary of euphemisms / R.W. Holder.

Summary

The popular and lively guide to the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery, and deceit. Organized in A-Z format, with thematic index - and now including short articles on fruitful areas of euphemistic language, such as business and commerce, death, sex, and the human body.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2007.
  • Edition:4th rev. ed

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Notes

Replaces: 9780198607625. "A dictionary of euphemisms: How not to say what you mean."

The Physical Object

  • Description:432 pages ; : 20 x 13 x 4 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780199208395, 0199208395
  • oclc:ocn851821993
  • Dewey Decimal:427.09

Table of Contents

Explanation -- Bibliography -- Thematic index -- A-Z text.

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Subjects

Anglais (Langue) English language Vocabulary

Writers

Holder, R. W.

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