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Usage and abusage : a guide to good English
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Usage and abusage : a guide to good English

by Eric Partridge

This revised guide to English grammar and vocabulary identifies common linguistic errors and provides advice on correct usage. It includes contemporary terminology and a section on vogue words to reflect modern language trends.

Accession 17059 ISBN 0140510249 Publisher Penguin, Hamish Hamilton
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