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In the last thirty years, a large number of once commonplace words, phrases and expressions have disappeared without trace from common usage. And with them, too, have gone a number of goods, services and everyday objects that were once an important part of our everyday lives. Where did they go and why? "Lost English" takes a look at how our language changes and explores the influence of other cultures on our own. For example, the pace of modern life and the influence of America has forever impacted our country's sociological formation, and rapid advances in technology have made certain products obsolete. It includes such entries as: 'Charlie's Dead' - a euphemism used to tell a girl that her petticoat is showing; 'dekko' - take a quick look or glance; 'brilliantine' - men's hair dressing product; and 'Nippy' - the name given to waitresses in Lyons Corner Houses. "Lost English" illuminates all these terms and much more. It's a fantastic gift for all those interested in history and the English language and a fascinating look at times past.
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Chris Roberts is a writer, librarian and London tour guide with a lifelong passion for the history of words.
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Brilliant,
By Pepa (Andalusia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lost English: Words and Phrases That Have Vanished from Our Language (Hardcover)
A must for anyone over 40, and even younger - most entertaining and easy to read or just dip into occasionally.
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WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER SEEN PUBLISHED!,
By Labeque fan "pisces" (Wales) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lost English: Words and Phrases That Have Vanished from Our Language (Hardcover)
Just to warn other people, this book has to be the worst book I have ever had the misfortune to pick up! How it ever got published is totally beyond me. It has nil content - absolutely awful! Dolly bird, doodlebug & nosy parker are probably the best entries...
This has been much much better done by Foyle's Philavery & Further Philavery - far superior. I doubt if even a charity shop could be persuaded to take it off my hands...appalling, & to be avoided at all costs by any intelligent person.
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This review is from: Lost English: Words and Phrases That Have Vanished from Our Language (Hardcover)
This is a lovely gift book. I gave a copy to both my mother and mother in law and they both love it. We all really enjoyed the illustrations but the illustrator is not credited. I will do some research and find out!
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