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A dictionary of Canadianisms on historical principles / produced for W.J. Gage Limited by the Lexicographical Centre for Canadian English, University of Victoria ; editorial board: Walter S. Avis, editor-in-chief ... [et al.].
TITLE:
A dictionary of Canadianisms on historical principles / produced for W.J. Gage Limited by the Lexicographical Centre for Canadian English, University of Victoria ; editorial board: Walter S. Avis, editor-in-chief ... [et al.].
Alternate Title:
Dictionary of Canadian English : a dictionary of Canadianisms on historical principles
Publication Date:
1967
Publication Information:
Toronto : W.J. Gage,
Physical Description:
xxiii, 926, [1] p. : ill.
Additional Contributors:
Bibliography Note:
Bibliography: p. [882-927]
Summary:
This book is filled with 400 years of particularly Canadian words. Many are associated with the fur trade, Agriculture,lumbering and maritime work. Another large group of words are used for Canadian landscape features.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780771519727
General Note:
At head of title: Dictionary of Canadian English.