Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases, Usually Regarded as Peculiar to the United States

by John Russell Bartlett

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A rediscovered classic of American slang-now with a Foreword by bestselling language maven Richard Lederer, author of Anguished English and The Miracle of Language From abisselfa to yourn, John Russell Bartlett's groundbreaking Dictionary of Americanisms celebrated the language of a budding nation, whose rebellious declaration of independence was most evident in its own evolving colloquialisms. Originally published in 1848, the Dictionary of Americanisms...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:047122877X

ISBN13:9780471228776

Release Date:December 2002

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons

Length:448 Pages

Weight:1.95 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.0" x 8.7"

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