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British English for American Readers

- A Dictionary of the Language, Customs, and Places of British Life and Literature

About British English for American Readers

How does a vicar differ from a rector? Is a marquis a lord? Where are the Home Counties? Is someone who is "dead chuffed" happy or angry? For American readers of British writers, this helpful and entertaining guide defines the kinds of things that British authors thought needed no explanation.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780313278518
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 728
  • Published:
  • August 23, 1992
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x235x53 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1106 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of British English for American Readers

How does a vicar differ from a rector? Is a marquis a lord? Where are the Home Counties? Is someone who is "dead chuffed" happy or angry? For American readers of British writers, this helpful and entertaining guide defines the kinds of things that British authors thought needed no explanation.

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