Buttering Parsnips, Twocking Chavs : The Secret Life Of The English Language

Manser, Martin H.

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Published by Weidenfeld & Nicholsn, London England, 2007

029785349X / 9780297853497

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Hardcover First EditionFirst Print 029785349X Fine words butter no parsnips is an expression dating back 400 years. Twocking and chav are popular new arrivals in the ever-growing vocabulary of British slang. What do words and phrases like these have in common, and what sets them apart? That s what this fascinating book sets out to explore. Along the way, it illuminates the whole process of word formation and proliferation. How are new words and phrases born? What s special about the ones that enter common usage? How do mistakes and jokes affect a word s career? Why do some words die, never to be used again? With examples ranging from Shakespeare to text messaging, this is a browsable collection rich with amusing quotations, unusual anecdotes, and clever wordplay.Hardcover. Edition: First Edition. 272 pages. In stock.

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Title
Buttering Parsnips, Twocking Chavs : The Secret Life Of The English Language
Author
Manser, Martin H.
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicholsn, London England
Publication year
2007
Condition
Fine
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Near Fine
Binding
Card Cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
029785349X
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9780297853497
Edition
First Edition
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8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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