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Paul Dickson

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  • 288 sidor
  • 2006
Travel the world of names and discover the fascinating lore and history behind the terms used for people from selected locales, regions, and countries. Take a light-hearted look at unusual geographical monikers, or take a more serious look at how to use names accurately when you travel. It's fun and functional too!Dijon, France--Dijonese.Kankakee, Ilinois--Kankakeean.Nooyawker--Traditional nickname for a resident of New York.Yorkshire, England--Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman. The slang term is Yorkie. A Yorkist is one who belonged to or supported the English royal House of York against the Lancastrians in the "War of the Roses."
  • Författare: Paul Dickson
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780060881641
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 288
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2006-08-01
  • Förlag: HarperCollins