How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms

Holder, R. W.2008

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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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Main title:

How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms

Author:

Holder, R. W.

Edition:

4th ed.

Imprint:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.

Collation:

xvi, 410 p. ; 20 cm.

Series title:

Oxford paperback reference

Variant title:

Cover title: Oxford dictionary of euphemisms

Notes:

This ed. originally published: as How not to say what you mean. 2007.This ed. originally published: 2007.Author, R.W. Holder.Cover and spine title: Oxford dictionary of euphemisms.Includes bibliographical references (p. xi-xvi) and index.

ISBN:

9780199235179 (pbk)

Dewey class:

427.09

Language:

English

Added title:

Oxford dictionary of euphemisms

Subject:

English language -- Euphemism -- DictionariesLanguages

BRN:

67888