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Peer reviewedAlgeo, John; Algeo, Adele – American Speech, 1989
Presents definitions and examples of usage of late-twentieth century American words and terms, including: bite, dramedy, photo op, photo opportunist, safe computer practice, sound bite, teflon, trapdoor, vaccination program, computer virus, and wait state. (CB)
Descriptors: Elections, Language Styles, Lexicography, North American English
Algeo, John; Pyles, Thomas – 1966
This workbook, intended to supplement courses in the development of the English language, is based on the belief that knowledge of a language's development is best obtained by working with samples of the language in its various historical stages and linguistic branches. Material covered includes (1) facts, assumptions, and misconceptions about…
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, English Instruction, Etymology
