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Dictionary of American Regional English

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Frederic Gomes Cassidy
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Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1985

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User Review  - TC - Goodreads

I love these books but wish there was a single volume available as electronic copy for searching. Perhaps there is? Read full review

Review: Dictionary of American Regional English, Volume I: AC

User Review  - Brooke - Goodreads

Heard about this on NPR this weekend, it talks about the different terms people use in various parts of the country that are specific to that region. ie: Roachkiller in NJ are pointy toed shoes. Sounded like an interesting read. Read full review

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