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Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use

William Brohaugh

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Description:Word History With a Unique Twist* Humorous and accessible etymology for words with grisly backgrounds* Perfect for language enthusiasts* Specially commissioned illustrations and a grim cloth caseUnfortunate English uncovers previous meanings of words that would-if those meanings were blatantly apparent today-offend the sensitive, discomfit the squeamish, and irk the politically correct. This book of word histories, highlights the de-intensification of the disgusting, the generalization of the ribald, and the mutation of the offensive revealing the "ugly truth" behind commonly used words. Readers will discover:* What sensitivities are secretly offended by the use of such words as poppycock, bonfire, and porcelain* The secret political incorrectness of words such as lampoon, sinister, and flamingo* How remarkably innocent words such as butterfly, gymnasium, and fizzle may have once offended With fun "gloomy" illustrations and a browsable format, this delightfully grim book is sure to make any word lover unable to resist taking a peak at the dark side of the English language.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use. To get started finding Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Word History With a Unique Twist* Humorous and accessible etymology for words with grisly backgrounds* Perfect for language enthusiasts* Specially commissioned illustrations and a grim cloth caseUnfortunate English uncovers previous meanings of words that would-if those meanings were blatantly apparent today-offend the sensitive, discomfit the squeamish, and irk the politically correct. This book of word histories, highlights the de-intensification of the disgusting, the generalization of the ribald, and the mutation of the offensive revealing the "ugly truth" behind commonly used words. Readers will discover:* What sensitivities are secretly offended by the use of such words as poppycock, bonfire, and porcelain* The secret political incorrectness of words such as lampoon, sinister, and flamingo* How remarkably innocent words such as butterfly, gymnasium, and fizzle may have once offended With fun "gloomy" illustrations and a browsable format, this delightfully grim book is sure to make any word lover unable to resist taking a peak at the dark side of the English language.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use. To get started finding Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use

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