The Resource A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder
A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder
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The item A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
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The item A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries.
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- Summary
- This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- New ed..
- Extent
- xix, 470p.
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: London: Faber, 1989
- Includes index
- Isbn
- 9780198692751
- Label
- A dictionary of euphemisms
- Title
- A dictionary of euphemisms
- Statement of responsibility
- R. W. Holder
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true
- Cataloging source
- StDuBDS
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Holder, R. W
- Dewey number
-
- 423.1
- 422
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Euphemism
- English language
- Languages
- Label
- A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: London: Faber, 1989
- Includes index
- Control code
- 9780198692751
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- New ed..
- Extent
- xix, 470p.
- Isbn
- 9780198692751
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
- Label
- A dictionary of euphemisms, R. W. Holder
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: London: Faber, 1989
- Includes index
- Control code
- 9780198692751
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- New ed..
- Extent
- xix, 470p.
- Isbn
- 9780198692751
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
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