The Dictionary of New Zealand English - A Dictionary of New Zealandisms on Historical Principles
Author(s): H W Orsman (ed.)
The Dictionary of New Zealand English provides a unique historical record of New Zealand words and phrases from their earliest use to the present day. Its 6,000 main headword entries and 9,300 separate subentries provide fascinating insights into New Zealand's diverse linguistic heritage.The words New Zealanders use express their separate national and regional identity, as well as their membership of a worldwide community of English speakers. Hardback
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Winner of Montana New Zealand Book Awards: History and Biography Category 1998 and Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Montana Medal for Non-Fiction 1998.
"Essential for comprehensive study of the English language worldwide and for complete understanding of New Zealand culture and society."--Choice
Introduction. Layout and style of entries. General abbreviations. Pronunciation. Dictionary. List of written sources
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- : Oxford University Press
- : Oxford University Press
- : 2.6
- : 01 July 1997
- : 280mm X 200mm X 57mm
- : Australia
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- : H W Orsman (ed.)
- : Hardback with dustjacket
- : 427.993
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