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Thesaurus of traditional English metaphors /
"Metaphors are taken to include a variety of figurative meanings such as similes, proverbs, idioms, slang and catchphrases, though literary metaphors are avoided. The author draws particularly on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Dorset and Cornwall. Expres...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Routledge,
2002.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Abbreviations
- A. Tinker
- B. Tailor
- C. Soldier
- D. Sailor
- E. Richman
- F. Poorman
- G. Beggerman
- H. Thief
- I. At Home
- J. At School
- K. At Play.