How Not to Say What You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms
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- Synopsis
- The third edition of this dictionary updates each entry with the latest usage. The entry for each euphemism includes its definition, the original meaning of the term, and quotations with the term. A thematic index is included, which confirms the use of euphemisms to refer to taboo subjects in a prudish society. Holder, who lives in England, has written the dictionary for an English-speaking audience, and British usage predominates. Those examples used mainly in the US or Scotland are noted as such. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 426 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780199208395
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 09/15/09
- Copyrighted By:
- R. W. Holder
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference
- Submitted By:
- 170
- Proofread By:
- 170
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.