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Sto caricando le informazioni... Lost English: Words and Phrases that Have Vanished from Our Languagedi Chris Roberts
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. The words chosen for inclusion in this work did not seem to follow any pattern that I could discern. The entries themselves vary from quite detailed to very superficial to tangential (!). While the premise of this book is entertaining, and many of the entries do illuminate points of history and delight the reader in the process, overall this book is somewhat disappointing - at least to an expert in the history of the English language. ( ) nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
In the last thirty years or so a large number of once commonplace words, phrases and expressions have disappeared without trace from common usage. And with them, too, have gone a number of goods, services and everyday objects that were once an important part of our everyday lives. Where did they go and why? Lost English takes a look at how our language has changed and how the pace of modern life, the influence of American culture, changes in the country's sociological formation and rapid advances in technology have made once common words obsolete. Includes: 'Charlie's dead' - a euphemism used to tell a girl that her petticoat is showing . 'dekko' - take a quick look or glance . 'brilliantine' - men's hair dressing product . 'Nippy' - the name given to waitresses in Lyons Corner Houses. Lost English illuminates all these terms and many more. It's a fantastic gift for all those interested in history and the English language and a fascinating look at times past. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)420.904Language English English and Old English (Anglo-Saxon) English language--historyClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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