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Cryer, Max,

Curious Kiwi words / Max Cryer. - 241 pages ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 241).

A look at peculiarly New Zealand words and expressions, as well as some words and usages that New Zealand shares with Australia. From kumara to hangi, from lolly to long drop, you will find a definition and an explanation in this book, with many curious stories and forgotten facts along the way.

ISBN: 1869504224 9781869504229

LCCN: 2002491639

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Etymology--New Zealand--Dictionaries.
English language--New Zealand--Dictionaries
English language--Provincialisms--New Zealand.
English language--Semantics.--New Zealand

LC Class. No.: PE3602.Z5 / C795 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 427.993