An encyclopedia of swearing : the social history of oaths, profanity, foul language, and ethnic slurs in the English-speaking world
Hughes, Geoffrey, 1939-2006
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Geoffrey Hughes covers the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insults in the entire range of the English language. A-Z entries cover the full range of swearing and foul language in English, including fascinating details on the history and origins of each term.
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Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe ; London : Eurospan [distributor], 2006.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780765612311 (hbk)
Dewey class:
427.09R427.09HUG
Language:
English
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BRN:
317964