A dictionary of euphemisms /

Holder, R. W

A dictionary of euphemisms / R. W. Holder - New ed - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1996 - xix,470p - Oxford paperback reference .

"This edition first published by Oxford University Press 1995.". "First published as A Dictionary of American and British Euphemisms by Bath University Press 1987.".

Includes bibliography and index.

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.

9780192800510 9780192800510 £6.99


Euphemism--Dictionaries
English language--Terms and phrases
English language--Euphemism--Dictionaries
English language--Synoyns and antonyms
Languages.
Language teaching & learning
Thesauri
Reference works