Dictionary of Euphemisms

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  • Dictionary of Euphemisms Book Detail

  • Author : R. W. Holder
  • Release Date : 2008-09-25
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
  • Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Pages : 430
  • ISBN 13 : 0199235171
  • File Size : 96,96 MB
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Dictionary of Euphemisms by R. W. Holder PDF Summary

Book Description: 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.

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