Oxford American DictionaryEhrlich, Eugene
9780471228776
Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded As Peculiar to the United States
John Russell Bartlett
ISBN 10: 047122877X / 0-471-22877-X
ISBN 13: 9780471228776
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 13: 9780471228776
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
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An all-American linguistic classic—back in print at last
First published in 1848, John Russell Bartlett’s Dictionary of Americanisms is a landmark compendium of American slang—a book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics, culture, and language of pre-Civil War America. Now republished with a foreword by language maven Richard Lederer, this is a great rediscovery and a perfect glimpse into how Americans talked in the mid-1800s. From New England regionalisms (funkify), New York Dutch words (olycoke), and Native American borrowings (netop) to colorful Western expressions (to see the elephant) and other surprisingly early usages (the blues, flunky), this is a highly readable, engaging dictionary for word buffs and American history fans alike.
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