See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

16 used & new from £0.98
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Vanished Vocabulary Obsolete Words from the Twenieth Century
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Vanished Vocabulary Obsolete Words from the Twenieth Century (Hardcover)

by OSTLER (Author)
No customer reviews yet. Be the first.

Available from these sellers.


7 new from £1.98 9 used from £0.98
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Paperback (illustrated edition) £9.00 £9.00 20 used & new from £2.56
Library Binding (Reprint) 9 used & new from £24.92

Product details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc (1 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0195161467
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195161465
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 15.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: No customer reviews yet. Be the first.
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,420,141 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Obsolete Words English
   www.Ask.com    Find the Best Results for Obsolete Words English. 
Vocabulary
   www.PowerVocabularyBuilder.com    The Fastest, Easiest Way To Expand Your Vocabulary Use Our Software 
Discontinued? Revive it.
   www.DiscontinuedNoMore.com    Bring back your old favorites. Try it today - free to use. 
  
 

Product Description

Review
"Well documented and entertaining, this book...will appeal to all aficionados of language."--Choice
"Ostler's work is fun for browsing; it offers a unique presentation of recent cultural history."--Library Journal
"Ostler's inspired idea was to track the popular speech of the 20th century -- slang, colloquial terms, occupational lingo and notable buzzwords -- by the decade in which it was popular. Much more than just a glossary, this book is a fascinating peek into some long-forgotten corners of American culture."--Columbus Dispatch
"For Gram, Pops, Mom, Dad or any other loved one with a vintage vocab. There are tons of words in this book we all used to say, and thought we were pretty cool while doing it. So, to prevent the embarrassment of improper slang usage, fo-shizzle, buy this and gift it like crazy."--Boston Herald
"Worthwhile.... Engaging. A nice light accurate skimming of the vocabulary of particular eras of the twentieth century." --Allan Metcalf, secretary of the American Dialect Society and author of America in So Many Words


Synopsis
Lists the meanings and backgrounds of thousands of twentieth-century catch phrases, slang terms, and buzzwords, many of which have fallen out of use, in a volume complemented by historical and sociological essays.

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

Customer Reviews


There are no customer reviews yet.   Create your own review
Video reviews
Video reviews
New feature! Amazon now allows customers to upload product video reviews. Use a webcam or video camera to record and upload reviews to Amazon.


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject



















i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

More From Rosemarie Ostler

Let's Talk Turkey...

Let's Talk Turkey: The Stories Behind...

Ever wonder what going on the wagon has to do with drinking? Why does... Read more
£12.99 £11.69

 

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Braun Oral-B Professional Care 6000 Rechargeable Toothbrush - Pack of 2
Put a sparkle in your smile with up to 50% off selected Oral-B and Philips rechargeable toothbrushes.

›Up to 50% off power toothbrushes

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates