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Slang and Euphemism
Language: en
Pages: 488
Authors: Richard A. Spears
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 1981 - Publisher: Jonathan David Company, Incorporated

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This dictionary, with approximately 17,500 entries and 40,000 definitions, represents a major step forward in cataloging and explaining prohibited words and sub
Slang and Euphemism
Language: en
Pages: 448
Authors: Richard A. Spears
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: 1981-11-02 - Publisher: Signet Book

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Dictionary of Euphemisms
Language: en
Pages: 430
Authors: R. W. Holder
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-09-25 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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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 us
How Not to Say what You Mean
Language: en
Pages: 440
Authors: R. W. Holder
Categories: Humor
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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This brand new edition celebrating 20 years of R. W. Holder's popular and successful dictionary of euphemisms is packed full of traditional favourites, such as
A Dictionary of Euphemisms & Other Doubletalk
Language: en
Pages: 328
Authors: Hugh Rawson
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 1981 - Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)

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Lists and defines euphemisms and includes many examples of usage.