Call a spade a spade from classical phrase to racial slur. A case study
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New York et al. : Peter Lang, 2002 . 8vo, pp. xi, 1 , 251, 1 ; printed paper wrappers; fine. Inscribed by the author to Russian-American linguist, etymologist, and poet Anatoly Liberman on title page. This book is an attempt to trace the origin, history, dissemination, and meaning of the well-known proverbial expression to call a spade a spade. Item #71673
- Binding: Wrappers
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