Dictionary of Euphemisms

Dictionary of Euphemisms
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 430
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ISBN-10 : 9780199235179
ISBN-13 : 0199235171
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Download or read book Dictionary of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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