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A lively reference for language enthusiasts traces etymologies of terms from the past century, noting a significant increase in vocabulary words throughout the period while exploring how American culture has contributed to English-language expansion.
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About the Author
SOL STEINMETZ, a well-known lexicographer, has published more than thirty-five dictionaries and reference books, including the recent Semantic Antics: How and Why Words Change Meaning. He lives in New Rochelle, New York.
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There's a Word for It : The Explosion of the American Language since 1900
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Have you ever wondered about the classification of new words? Well word GEEKS (1984) rejoice. Sol Steinmetz's NEATO (1951) book compiles a list of new words that are sure to be MIND-EXPANDING (1963). The American language grew leaps and bounds in the twentieth century. At the beginning of the century, there were some 90,000 new words. By the end, there were half a million. 'There's a Word For It' covers the quaint words of the 1900slike BALLYHOO (1901), TEDDY BEAR (1902), and ATTABOY (1909); through the war-torn 40s with GENOCIDE (1944) a NUCLEAR POWER (1948); up to the present with SOCIAL NETWORK (2004), LOCAVORE (2006), and H1N1 (2009). Seller Inventory # 1317765
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Theres a Word for It - the explosion of the American language since 1900
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Condition: New/New. 1st edition, 1st printing. A nouveau dictionary & joyride thru our cultural history, organized by new words appearing each decade. Lively and mind-expanding. Mint new copy of HB 1st. 5 x 7-1/2, 246 pp, index. Hardcover in white/red boards, in color jacket. Seller Inventory # 33882