Dictionary of American Regional English: Introduction and A-C
Author | : Frederic G. Cassidy |
Publisher | : Belknap Press |
Total Pages | : 1074 |
Release | : 1985 |
ISBN-13 | : UOM:49015002912344 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Dictionary of American Regional English: Introduction and A-C written by Frederic G. Cassidy and published by Belknap Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series capture the language spoken on America's main streets and country roads, words and phrases passed along within homes and communities, from east to west, north to south, childhood to old age. Built upon an unprecedented survey of spoken English across America and bolstered by extensive historical research, this series preserves the language with all its idioms and peculiarities.