The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to follow a trail of related terms (e.g., from "perspiration" to "sweat").
Rawson often highlights how the length of a euphemism is usually proportional to the severity of the truth it hides. A DICTIONARY Euphemisms ^Other Doubletalk
A Dictionary of Euphemisms & Other Doubletalk by is a definitive, witty guide to the art of "linguistic hygiene." Rather than a dry reference, it serves as a cultural history of how we use language to mask unpleasant realities, avoid offense, or deliberately mislead. Core Premise and Scope The book is exceptionally well-indexed, allowing you to
Rawson explores the evolution of "doubletalk"—words and phrases designed to make the bad seem good or the taboo seem acceptable. The book is organized alphabetically and covers a vast range of human experience, categorized into two main types: Core Premise and Scope Rawson explores the evolution