by Judith S. Neaman, Carole G. Silver · Facts On File Inc · tapa dura · ISBN 9780816018963
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«Kind Words» is the euphemism guide by Judith S. Neaman and Carole G. Silver, published by Facts On File Inc in hardback (432 pages, in English).
Kind Words collects over 4000 English euphemisms and explains why they are created: to hide fears, respect taboos, disguise desires, justify misconduct, or mention the unmentionable. Each entry details the meaning, origin, and use of the expression.
Revised and expanded edition, published in 1989.
Aimed at university students of English and readers interested in language, semantics, and euphemisms.
