The dinkum dictionary : the origins of Australian words / Susan Butler.
Material type: TextPublication details: Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2009Edition: 3rd edDescription: 279 p. ; 20 cmISBN: 9781921351983Subject(s): English language -- Australia -- Dictionaries | English language -- AustraliaDDC classification: 427.994 Summary: 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.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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wnor- Book | Northam Northam Adult Nonfiction | 427.994 BUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111037640222 |
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.
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