Euphemism & Dysphemism

Euphemism & Dysphemism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 294
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Download or read book Euphemism & Dysphemism written by Keith Allan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1991 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Euphemism and Dysphemism In this fascinating study, Keith Allan and Kate Burrige examine the linguistic, social, and psychological aspects of this intriguing universal practice.


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