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Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable
Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable Author:Kel Richards Covering many unique?and sometimes peculiar?Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how ?bloody? became an all-purpose swear word, why ?bludger? means a lazy person, the origin of ?stone the crows,? and what exactly defines ... more »?dangle the dunlops,? ?possum knockers,? and ?molly-dooker,? among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.« less