Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors (2nd Ed.)
Langue : Anglais
Auteur : Wilkinson P.R.
This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.
Introduction: Abbreviations: A. Tinker: B. Tailor: C. Soldier: D. Sailor: E: Richman: F. Poorman: G. Beggerman: H. Thief: I. At Home: J. At School: K. At Play: Index of Keywords: Bibliography
General and Postgraduate
Dick Wilkinson is a retired Forestry Commission worker who studied Classics, Old English and Old Norse at Cambridge University. This collection is the result of a lifetime's work on dialect and metaphor.
The second edition includes over 1500 new entries, as well as more information on first known usages and more ways to find entries.Expressions from Scotland, North America and Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world are included.
Date de parution : 05-2013
18.9x24.6 cm
Date de parution : 06-2002
Ouvrage de 940 p.
17.4x24.6 cm
Thèmes de Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors :
Mots-clés :
Ire nEng; ire; Sc Ire; neng; Sc nEng; irene; Vice Versa; aus; Paston Letter; cocked; LLL; hat; East Indies; panic; Young Men; button; Draw Back; leaden; Dead Men’s Shoes; sword; William III; Tenn Calif; Good Life; War Wor; Curling Stone; Som Dev; Scarecrow; NY SC; Dragon’s Blood; Sunny Side; Green Eyed Monster; Catch Flies; Bosom Friends; Dev Cor; Distant Stand Offish
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