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The Antarctic dictionary : a complete guide to Antarctic English /

The world's most isolated continent has spawned some of the most unusual words in the English language. This comprehensive guide to the origins and definitions of such words as donga and growler, is supported by more than 15,000 quotations drawn from over 1000 sources. A treat for anyone who�...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hince, Bernadette
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Collingwood, Australia : CSIRO Pub. : Museum of Victoria, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The world's most isolated continent has spawned some of the most unusual words in the English language. This comprehensive guide to the origins and definitions of such words as donga and growler, is supported by more than 15,000 quotations drawn from over 1000 sources. A treat for anyone who's ever dreamed of visiting Antarctica.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 394 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (page 394).
ISBN:9780643100619
064310061X
1283156407
9781283156400
9780643102323
0643102329