Usage and Abusage

A Guide to Good English

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Eric Partridge

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Which is preferred - nom de plume, pseudonym, or pen name? What are neologisms, disguised conjunctions, and fused participles? Language enters into almost every part of human life and yet it is all too often misused: directness and clarity disappear in a whirl of clichés, euphemisms, and wooliness of expression. Janet Whitcut has revised Eric Partridge's popular reference book to reflect the language of well-informed writers, readers, and speakers today. She has also added a section to the book entitled "Vogue Words," which includes words that have acquired a new power and influence.

Author Biography:

The late Eric Partridge was the author of many classic books on the English language. Janet Whitcut has contributed to many publications including The International Encyclopedia of Lexicography and The Oxford Thesaurus.

Release date Australia

December 17th, 1997

Author

Eric Partridge

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributor

Edited by Janet Whitcut

Edition

Revised edition

Pages

400

Dimensions

142x211x25

ISBN-13

9780393317091

Product ID

3644018

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