Butler, Susan, 1948-

The dinkum dictionary : the origins of Australian words / Susan Butler. - 3rd ed. - Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2009. - 279 p. ; 20 cm.

Previous ed.: 2003.

Do you know what a Vic-wit is? Have you ever had a nibble pie? Now in its third edition, the Dinkum Dictionary, is even better than ever. This fascinating book describes the origins and usage of words ranging from 'mulga' to 'anzac', from 'furphy' to 'blue' and this edition includes even more words and terms.

9781921351983


English language--Dictionaries.--Australia
English language--Australia.

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