Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis

The military origins of everyday words and phrases

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Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis

The military origins of everyday words and phrases

Description

A complete guide to everyday words with military origins.

Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin?

Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and civilian alike. The sources of many are surprising and their original use is often far removed from that of today.

From 'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'morris dancing' to 'bikini' this enthralling book describes the military origins of words and phrases that we use on a daily basis.

Product details

Published 20 May 2013
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 280
ISBN 9781472803917
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 20 b/w
Series General Military
Short code GNM
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Graeme Donald

Graeme Donald has been researching the origins of…

Author

Andrew Wiest

Dr Andrew Wiest is University Distinguished Profes…

Author

William Shepherd

William Shepherd studied classics at Clare College…

Illustrator

Robert Duncan

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