Americanisms, Old and New: A Dictionary of Words, Phrases and Colloquialisms Peculiar to the United States, British America, the West Indies, Etc

by John Stephen Farmer

Book Overview

""Americanisms, Old And New"" is a comprehensive dictionary of words, phrases, and colloquialisms that are unique to the United States, British America, the West Indies, and other regions. Written by John S. Farmer in 1889, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the linguistic history of the Americas. The dictionary includes entries for a wide range of terms, from slang and dialectical expressions to regionalisms and idioms. Each entry includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164079131
• ISBN13: 9781164079132
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"