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Informal English: Puncture Ladies, Egg Harbors, Mississippi Marbles, and Other Curious Words and Phrases of North America
Informal English Puncture Ladies Egg Harbors Mississippi Marbles and Other Curious Words and Phrases of North America
Author: Jeffrey Kacirk
Gleaned from antiquated dictionaries, dialect glossaries, studies of folklore, nautical lexicons, historical writings, letters, novels, and miscellaneous sources, Informal English offers a captivating treasure trove of linguistic oddities that will not only entertain but also shed light on America's colloquial past. Among the gems are:
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Whether the entries are unexpected twists on familiar-sounding expressions or based on curious old customs, this wide-ranging assortment of vernacular Americanisms will amaze and amuse even the most hard-boiled curmudgeon.
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ISBN-13: 9780743254939
ISBN-10: 0743254937
Publication Date: 4/5/2005
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Touchstone
Book Type: Paperback
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