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Movers And Shakers : A Chronology Of Words That Shaped Our Age

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John Ayto
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Book, Rev. ed, Oxford University Press, 2006
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This vivid picture of the last 105 years is based on John Ayto’s critically acclaimed Twentieth Century Words, and gives a selection of the key words added to the English language in the twentieth century. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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English language · 20th century · New words · Dictionaries · Civilization, Modern · Ayto, John · Ayto, John
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .A98 2006 AVAILABLE

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The Language Report

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Susie Dent
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Book, Oxford University Press, 2003
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Backed by the largest language research program in the world at Oxford University Press, this new book presents an up-to-the-minute snapshot of English language today: tracking the latest new words to have entered its usage; (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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English language · New words · Spoken English · Written English · Usage · Dent, Susie
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(UPPER LEVEL) PE1630 .D46 2003 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	PE1630 .D46 2003	AVAILABLE

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Twentieth Century Words

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John Ayto
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Book, Oxford University Press, 1999
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In Twentieth Century Words, lexicographer John Ayto takes us on an exhilarating tour of our century, charting it decade by decade by way of the words we’ve coined to mark our passage through time. With a thoughtful essay to introduce each decade, and thousands of evocative words and phrases, Twentieth Century Words will enthrall all word lovers as it opens a unique window on the last one hundred years. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · 20th century · Civilization, Modern · Ayto, John · Ayto, John
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(UPPER LEVEL) PE1630 .A98 1999 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	PE1630 .A98 1999	AVAILABLE

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Coined By Shakespeare : Words And Meanings First Used By The Bard

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by Jeffrey McQuain and Stanley Malless ; illustrations by R.O. Blechman
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Book, Merriam-Webster, 1998
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The first book ever to focus on Shakespeare’s coinages. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)
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Shakespeare, William, · 1564-1616 · Language · Glossaries, etc · English language · Early modern, 1500-1700 · New words · Glossaries, vocabularies, etc · Semantics · McQuain, Jeff, 1955- · Malless, Stanley, 1947- · Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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(UPPER LEVEL) PR2892 .M4 1998 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	PR2892 .M4 1998	AVAILABLE

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FutureSpeak : A Fan’s Guide To The Language Of Science Fiction

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Roberta Rogow ; foreword by C.J. Cherryh ; illustrations by Leah Rosenthal
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Book, 1st ed, Paragon House, 1991
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Science fiction · Dictionaries · English language · New words · Rogow, Roberta, 1942-
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PN3433.4 .R64 1991 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	PN3433.4 .R64 1991	AVAILABLE

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Brewer’s Dictionary Of 20th-century Phrase And Fable

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Book, 1st U.S. ed, Houghton Mifflin, 1992
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Terms and phrases · Literature · Mythology · Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .B74 1992 AVAILABLE

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The Oxford Dictionary Of New Words : A Popular Guide To Words In The News

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compiled by Sara Tulloch
Publication Details
Book, Oxford University Press, 1991
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Tulloch, Sara
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .O94 1991 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	PE1630 .O94 1991	AVAILABLE

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Fifty Years Among The New Words : A Dictionary Of Neologisms, 1941-1991

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edited by John Algeo, with the assistance of Adele S. Algeo
Publication Details
Book, Cambridge University Press, 1991
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Algeo, John · Algeo, Adele S
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .F5 1991 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	PE1630 .F5 1991	AVAILABLE

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The Third Barnhart Dictionary Of New English

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[edited by] Robert K. Barnhart, Sol Steinmetz with Clarence L. Barnhart
Publication Details
Book, H.W. Wilson, 1990
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Barnhart, Robert K · Steinmetz, Sol · Barnhart, Clarence Lewis, 1900-
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .B3 1990 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	PE1630 .B3 1990	AVAILABLE

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The Facts On File Dictionary Of New Words

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Harold LeMay, Sid Lerner, Marian Taylor
Publication Details
Book, Facts on File, 1988
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Terms and phrases · LeMay, Harold · Lerner, Sid · Taylor, Marian
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .L4 1988 AVAILABLE

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REFERENCE (MAIN)	PE1630 .L4 1988	AVAILABLE

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Sniglets (snig’lit) : Any Word That Doesn’t Appear In The Dictionary, But Should

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Rich Hall & friends ; illustrated by Arnie Ten
Publication Details
Book, Collier Books, 1984
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English language · New words · Anecdotes · Vocabulary · Hall, Rich, 1954-
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(UPPER LEVEL) PN6231.W64 H3 1984 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	PN6231.W64 H3 1984	AVAILABLE

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The Barnhart Dictionary Of New English Since 1963.

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[Edited by] Clarence L. Barnhart, Sol Steinmetz [and] Robert K. Barnhart
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Book, [1st ed.], Barnhart/Harper & Row, 1973
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Barnhart, Clarence Lewis, 1900- · Steinmetz, Sol · Barnhart, Robert K
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .B3 AVAILABLE

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The Second Barnhart Dictionary Of New English

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[edited by] Clarence L. Barnhart, Sol Steinmetz, Robert K. Barnhart
Publication Details
Book, 1st ed, Barnhart/Harper & Row, 1980
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English language · New words · Dictionaries · Barnhart, Clarence Lewis, 1900- · Steinmetz, Sol · Barnhart, Robert K
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REFERENCE (MAIN) PE1630 .B3 1980 AVAILABLE

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Polyglot’s Lexicon, 1943-1966

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Publication Details
Book, Links, 1973
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English language · New words · Acronyms · Dictionaries · Versand, Kenneth · G. & C. Merriam Company · American Dialect Society. Research Committee on New Words
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(UPPER LEVEL) PE1630 .V4 AVAILABLE

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(UPPER LEVEL)	PE1630 .V4	AVAILABLE

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Chin Music : Tall Talk And Other Talk

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collected from American folklore by Alvin Schwartz ; illustrated by John O’Brien
Publication Details
Book, J. B. Lippincott Co, 1979
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Americanisms · Juvenile literature · English language · Slang · Terms and phrases · New words · Folklore · United States · United Stats · Schwartz, Alvin, 1927- · O’Brien, John, 1953-
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CHILD LIT (LOWER) 427.9 Sch399c AVAILABLE

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CHILD LIT (LOWER)	427.9 Sch399c	AVAILABLE

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