English speaking world. Mother tongue. Muse of fire. Guid Scots tongue. Black on white. Pioneers! O Pioneers! Muvver tongue. Loaded weapon. Next year's words, a look into the future.
Contents:
[pt. 1.] An English speaking world ; Mother tongue -- [pt. 2.] A muse of fire ; The guid Scots tongue -- [pt. 3.] Black on white ; Pioneers! O Pioneers -- [pt. 4.] Muvver tongue ; The loaded weapon -- [pt. 5.] Next years words, a look into the future.
Summary:
Details the history of the English language and provides a unique focus on current English usage worldwide with a special emphasis on American English.
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