The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World
Presents entries covering all types of swearing, including asseveration, malediction, and obscenity, along with an examination of the changing role and function of swearing in the English language and the origins of swear words and terms.
The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World
Presents entries covering all types of swearing, including asseveration, malediction, and obscenity, along with an examination of the changing role and function of swearing in the English language and the origins of swear words and terms.