Book of New Zealand words / Dianne Bardsley.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Te Papa Press, 2013Copyright date: ©2013 Description: 424 pages ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781877385841
- 427.993 23
Partial contents:
Content advice: This elegant, expert, and utterly up-to-date book contains over 1,500 samples from New Zealand's distinctive vocabulary.The informative introduction examines the development of New Zealand English, the distinctive influence of the Maori language, and the connections between society, the media, and our language. The author traces the origins of 'New Zealandisms' - from politics, food, sports, and recreation to common and colloquial sources.
Introduction: baches, berms and bush whiskey -- New Zeland words -- Endnotes -- Select bibliography and further reading.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | City Campus City Campus Main Collection | 427.993 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | A529667B |
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: baches, berms and bush whiskey -- New Zeland words -- Endnotes -- Select bibliography and further reading.
This elegant, expert, and utterly up-to-date book contains over 1,500 samples from New Zealand's distinctive vocabulary.The informative introduction examines the development of New Zealand English, the distinctive influence of the Maori language, and the connections between society, the media, and our language. The author traces the origins of 'New Zealandisms' - from politics, food, sports, and recreation to common and colloquial sources.
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