Ain'thology : the History and Life of a Taboo Word.

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The word ain't is used by speakers of all dialects and sociolects of English. Nonetheless, language critics view ain't as marking speakers as ""lazy"" or ""stupid""; and the educated assume ain't is on its deathbed, used only in clichés. Everyo...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Katz, Seth
Other Authors: Donaher, Patricia
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015.
Subjects:
English language > Etymology.
English language > Negatives.
Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie.
Linguistics.
Sociolinguistics.
Dialect, slang & jargon.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Historical & Comparative.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Etymology.
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