American talk: Where our words came from

by J.L. Dillard

Traces the derivations and histories of distinctively American words and phrases, showing their beginnings in America's multilingual background, favorite national vices, and serendipitous occupations, and arguing their Western origins and subsequent movement eastward

187 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1976

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 1 out of 5]

I learned some things I wanted to know and some things I didn't want to know

[Macalester Linguistics]

US 4.0