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A century of new wordsA century of new words

A century of new words2007

John Ayto

About this book

"This dictionary creates a vivid picture of the last 105 years through the words that defined each age. Features: words are grouped by decade, from the 1900s to the 2000s; informative and entertaining introductory articles identify the main historical, cultural, and scientific currents, and show how they contributed new vocabulary to the language; and based on the critically acclaimed 20th Century Words. This dictionary provides a unique journey through the twentieth century for enthusiasts and students of language and social history."--Jacket.

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First published
2007
OL Work ID
OL1687531W

Subjects

New wordsDictionariesEnglish languageModern CivilizationCivilization, ModernLinguistics

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