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Thesaurus of traditional English metaphors / P.R. Wilkinson

Author
Wilkinson, P. R. (Peter Richard), 1926-
Published
London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxvi, 870 pages)
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Contents
Introduction -- Abbreviations -- A. Tinker -- B. Tailor -- C. Soldier -- D. Sailor -- E. Richman -- F. Poorman -- G. Beggerman -- H. Thief -- I. At Home -- J. At School -- K. At Play.
Summary
"Metaphors are taken to include a variety of figurative meanings such as similes, proverbs, idioms, slang and catchphrases, though literary metaphors are avoided. The author draws particularly on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Dorset and Cornwall. Expressions from Scotland, North America, Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world are also included. The book thus provides an overview of folklore and folk wisdom as reflected in figurative expressions."--Jacket
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ISBN
0203219856 (electronic bk.)
9780203219850 (electronic bk.)
9786610347179
6610347174
9780415276856
0415276853
0415276853 (Cloth)
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 604-608) and indexes.
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