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LABELS FOR LOCALS
WHAT TO CALL PEOPLE FROM ABILENE TO ZIMBABWE |
| By: |
Paul Dickson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
006088164X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780060881641 |
| Publisher: |
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INC |
| Pub. date: |
15 August, 2006 |
| Edition: |
Revised edition |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Synopsis: |
Travel the world of names and discover the fascinating lore and history behind the terms used for people from selected locales, regions, and countries. Take a light-hearted look at unusual geographical monikers, or take a more serious look at how to use names accurately when you travel. It's fun and functional too!Dijon, France--Dijonese.Kankakee, Ilinois--Kankakeean.Nooyawker--Traditional nickname for a resident of New York.Yorkshire, England--Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman. The slang term is Yorkie. A Yorkist is one who belonged to or supported the English royal House of York against the Lancastrians in the "War of the Roses." |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
HarperCollins |
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Non-returnable |
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