A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English: Colloquialisms and Catch-phrases; Solecisms and Catachreses; Nicknames and Vulgarisms
by Partridge, Eric; edited by Paul Beale
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0025949802
- ISBN 13
- 9780025949805
- Seller
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Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1984. Eighth and final edition of Partridge's magnum opus, a vast collection of 'improper' English, revised by Beale & published after Partridge's death. Now mostly of historic interest, slang being a moving target; the current version of the iconic title, from 2005, has been completely rewritten. First printing thus, with full number string. Stout hardcover, as pictured. General wear, corners bumped, spine a bit dished with light 'creases'; no jacket. Text clean; xxix, blank, 1400 pages; brief appendix. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this heavy book may be required; please inquire for an accurate quote.. Eighth Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Large Octavo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- w0709
- Title
- A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English: Colloquialisms and Catch-phrases; Solecisms and Catachreses; Nicknames and Vulgarisms
- Author
- Partridge, Eric; edited by Paul Beale
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Eighth Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0025949802
- ISBN 13
- 9780025949805
- Publisher
- Macmillan Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- Large Octavo
- Keywords
- Language, Linguistics, Lexicography, Etymology
Terms of Sale
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
Biblio member since 2006
Beloit, Wisconsin
About Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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