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How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms

Holder, R. W.2008
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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.
Main title:
How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms
Author:
Holder, R. W.
Edition:
4th ed.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Collation:
xvi, 410 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Oxford paperback reference
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:
423.1427.09
Language:
English
Added title:
Oxford dictionary of euphemisms
Subject:
English language -- Euphemism -- DictionariesLanguages
BRN:
461813
Bookmark link:
https://westberks.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=461813

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