How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms
Holder, R. W.2008
Book
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.
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Edition:
4th ed.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Collation:
xvi, 410 p. ; 20 cm.
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Variant title:
Cover title: Oxford dictionary of euphemisms
Notes:
This ed. originally published: 2007.Author, R.W. Holder.Cover and spine title: Oxford dictionary of euphemisms.Includes bibliographical references (p. xi-xvi) and index.
ISBN:
9780199235179 (pbk)
Dewey class:
423.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
77747