Dictionary of Epithets and Terms of Address
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eighteenth-century novels
English language variation
English literature
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Generic Nicknames
Girl Friend
historical linguistics
John Darling
literary discourse analysis
nineteenth-century novels
Nonce Names
Place Name
pragmatic competence
Professional Titles
sociolinguistic study of address terms
sociolinguistics
terms of address
Young Man
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- ISBN 9780415007610
- Weight: 498g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 07 Jun 1990
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book will give learners of English the confidence to address people appropriately in a wide variety of situations. It will also help them to understand what is implied when an English speaker uses a particular way of addressing someone. These topics are entirely neglected in most courses and textbooks, and there is no other reference work on the subject. Anyone who is fascinated by words will also find much here of interest. A wealth of historical, sociological and etymological information is set out in a highly readable style. Some 2,000 entries arranged in alphabetical order shed new light on familiar terms of address and present many curiosities. The author gives examples from a wide range of literature, particularly twentieth century novels, and provides an illuminating commentary on them.
Leslie Dunkling is Senior Producer for BBC English, BBC World Service.
