Roberts Chris:
Lost English
Words And Phrases That Have Vanished From Our Language
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (United Kingdom), 2009
Hardback, 176 pages
Size: 185x125 mm
ISBN: 9781843172789
ISBN-10: 184317278X
List price: £9.99
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Lost English
Takes a look at how our language changes and explores the influence of other cultures on our own. This work includes such entries as: 'dekko' - take a quick look; 'brilliantine' - men's hair dressing product; and 'Nippy' - the name given to waitresses in Lyons Corner Houses. It is aimed at those interested in history and the English language.
