Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis
Author | : Graeme Donald |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2013-05-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472803726 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472803728 |
Rating | : 4/5 (728 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis written by Graeme Donald and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to everyday words with military origins. Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin? Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and civilian alike. The sources of many are surprising and their original use is often far removed from that of today. From 'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'morris dancing' to 'bikini' this enthralling book describes the military origins of words and phrases that we use on a daily basis.