Usage and Abusage a Guide to Good English

by Eric Partridge

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N.Y., N.Y.: W.W. Norton & Company, 1995 Hardcover with the original dust jacket, privately owned, no highlighting, spine is not cracked, no underlining, no marks, no folds. 389 pages The book appears unused and unmarked. Lot I-2. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Privately Owned.

Book summary

In this new edition, the author has revised Partridge's popular reference book to reflect the language of well-informed writers, readers, and speakers of today. She has also added a section to the book entitled "Vogue Words," which includes words that have acquired a new power and influence.