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Dictionary of American Regional English: IO (III) (Volume III),Used
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Dip into the Dictionary of American Regional English and enter the rich, endlessly entertaining, everchanging world of American speech. Learn what a Minnesota grandma is making when she fixes lefse, what a counterman in a Buffalo deli means by kimmelweck or a Hawaiian baker puts into a malassada. Find out what kids on the streets of New York are doing when they play Johnnyonthepony or offthepoint, what Southerners do when they use their tom walkers, what the folks in Oklahoma and Texas celebrate on Juneteenth and those in some parts of Wisconsin at a kermis.Like its enormously popular predecessors, this volume captures the language of our lives, from east to west, north to south, urban to rural, childhood to old age. Here are the terms that distinguish us, one from the other, and knit us together in one vast, colorful tapestry of imperfect, perfectly enchanting speech. More than five hundred maps show where you might be if you looked in a garden and saw moccasin flowers, indian cigars, or lady peas; if you encountered a bullfrog and cried, 'jugarum!'; or came upon a hover fly and exclaimed, 'newsbee!' And here, at long last, is an explanation of what the madstone and the money cat portend.Built upon an unprecedented survey of spoken English across America and bolstered by extensive historical research, the Dictionary of American Regional English preserves a language that lives and dies as we breathe. It will amuse and inform, delight and instruct, and keep alive the speech that we have made our own, and that has made us who we are.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Dictionary of American Regional English about? A: The Dictionary of American Regional English provides insights into the diverse language and expressions used across various regions in the United States. It explores regional terms, phrases, and their cultural significance.
- Q: Who is the author of the Dictionary of American Regional English? A: The author of the Dictionary of American Regional English is Joan Houston Hall.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The Dictionary of American Regional English contains 960 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the Dictionary of American Regional English is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was the Dictionary of American Regional English published? A: The Dictionary of American Regional English was published on December 1, 1996.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the Dictionary of American Regional English is illustrated.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: The Dictionary of American Regional English is categorized under State & Local language studies.
- Q: Is the Dictionary of American Regional English suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the Dictionary of American Regional English is well-researched and can be used for academic purposes, particularly in linguistics and regional studies.
- Q: What is the significance of the maps included in the book? A: The book features over five hundred maps that illustrate the geographical distribution of various regional terms and phrases, enhancing the reader's understanding of American dialects.
- Q: Can this dictionary help me understand regional American phrases and their meanings? A: Absolutely, the Dictionary of American Regional English offers definitions and contextual information for numerous regional phrases, making it a valuable resource for understanding American speech.