The Dinkum Dictionary
Author | : Susan Butler |
Publisher | : Text Publishing |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781921351983 |
ISBN-13 | : 1921351985 |
Rating | : 4/5 (985 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Dinkum Dictionary written by Susan Butler and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what a Vic-wit is? Have you ever had a nibble pie? Now in it's third edition, The Dinkum Dictionary, is even better than ever. This fascinating book describes the origins and usage of words ranging from 'mulga' to 'anzac', from 'furphy' to 'blue', and this edition includes even more words and terms. Butler reveals little-known facts about our ways of communicating with each other. She examines the diverse range of influences that have coloured our language, indigenous & non-indigenous, revealing the richness of Australia's culture.