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Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames (Oxford Paperback Reference)
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Written By: Andrew Delahunty
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 929.403
EAN: 9780198609483
ISBN: 0198609485
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2006-03-23
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA

Editorial Reviews: Have you ever wondered which actress was the original "Blonde Bombshell", why prying people are often called "Nosey Parkers", or why Jane Fonda is referred to as "Hanoi Jane"? Curious about what the "It" is in "It Girl"?
From the affectionate and humorous to the derogatory and vitriolic, this scintillating collection brings together famous people, places, events, and organizations, with the nicknames that epitomize them. With broad coverage of politicians, monarchs, athletes, actors, cities, institutions, and much more, the Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames explores the reasons behind the sobriquets of the famous and looks at contrasting attitudes to controversial figures, presenting each entry in its historical context. Over 1,800 nicknames are listed in an accessible A-Z format, while a full index allows users to cross-reference well-known figures with their nicknames. Entertaining, informative, and often funny, the Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames is perfect browsing material for the general reader, and a useful point of reference for anyone researching famous figures, places, or institutions.


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Comment: I love trivia and especially stories and backstories about names, nicknames and the naming process. This book was a lot of fun, but it's hard to remember all the details.



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