Dictionary of the old West
by Watts, Peter
Published by : Alfred A. Knopf (New York) Physical details: xii, 399 p. ISBN:9780883940693; 0883940698.
Subject(s):
Southwest
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Americanisms
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English Language -- Provincialisms -- The West
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English Language
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19th Century
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Social Life and Customs
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The West
Year: 1977
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| sw 400 - 499 | 427.9 Wat (Browse shelf) | Available | 46718 |
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| 427 New New dictionary of American slang | 427 Par A concise dictionary of slang and unconventional : | 427.09 Ada Cowman says it salty | 427.9 Wat Dictionary of the old West | 427.97 Bar The dictionary of Americanisms | 427.973 Bur Street talk 1: | 427.978088636 Ada Western words : |
A fascinating dictionary of terms from the Wild West of 1850 to 1900 lists the origins and meanings of many currently used expressions and phrases, noting their frequent adaptations from original Mexican words
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